Iodine deficiency can make the thyroid poorly synthesize thyroid hormones. African countries suffer the highest risk of iodine deficiency. The symptoms of iodine deficiency are increased sensitivity to cold, fatigue, dry skin, constipation, puffy face, weight gain, elevated blood cholesterol levels, and muscle weakness.
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I have thyroid. Can I take supplements with iodine in them?
Query: Hello doctor, I have an underactive thyroid and on 100 mg of thyroid and had a micronutrient test as hair has been breaking and falling out. The tests came back with selenium and zinc deficiency but also severe iodine deficiency (12). My nutritionist suggested multivitamins FemForte Multi which cont... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you have iodine deficiency hypothyroidism, then it should not be a problem but you need to see if you have autoimmune thyroid disease in which case you cannot take iodine supplement. Thank you and take care. Regards. Read Full »
Can low urinary iodine and selenium cause thyroid problems?
Query: Hello doctor, My son developed anxiety symptoms about four years ago. They came completely out of the blue. He was with someone who now has heart palpitations, sweaty palms and feet, and lightheadedness sitting in the living room. We ran a battery of tests when it first happened including TSH, EKG,... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on the details and the labs attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity), it seems very unlikely that the symptoms are coming from a thyroid issue. Urine iodine is really not helpful clinically in this case. Given the family history, I would ask yo... Read Full »
My iodine levels are low. Should I take iodine supplements?
Query: Hello doctor, I changed my diet and exercise habits about two months ago and started working out a lot and eating less. After about a month, I started getting terrible leg cramps at night, and then about three weeks later, I started feeling exhausted, and my throat started hurting. Now my voice is h... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Firstly our blood tests regarding thyroid function are standard. You do not have a thyroid problem. Biotin 30 mcg does not affect blood tests. However, Biotin of 2000 mcg or more affects blood test results. Based on a blood test, we do not kn... Read Full »
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