World Health Organization (WHO) According to the WHO, around 188 million people worldwide do not get enough iodine in their diet. These also include 24.1 crore school children. All of these people are at risk of iodine deficiency disorder (IDD). This can cause problems like goiter and hypothyroidism.
According to the Office of the Salt Commissioner of India, more than 20 million people in the country are at risk of suffering from an iodine deficiency disorder. More than 7 million people suffer from goiter and other disorders caused by iodine deficiency.
Iodine is a trace element, that is to say a mineral that the body needs in very small quantities. Despite this, it plays an important role in maintaining the health of our body. Iodine deficiency can increase the risk of DID. When this happens, the body gives off signals such as mood swings and irritability. It is important to recognize them.
That’s why today in “Sehatnama” we will talk about iodine. You will also learn that-
What symptoms appear due to its deficiency? What complications can occur due to iodine deficiency? How to prevent it?
Can goiter symptoms increase in winter?
Winter has nothing to do with iodine deficiency, but symptoms of iodine deficiency illnesses may increase this season. In fact, increased cold affects the functioning of the thyroid gland, which can lead to worsening of goiter symptoms.
How to identify iodine deficiency
Endochronologist Dr. Saket Kant says that our body sends signals for help in the face of every difficulty. Often we fail to recognize them or these symptoms are so common that we ignore them. In such cases, the problem gets worse. Treatment then becomes more difficult.
If these signs appear, consult a doctor
If there is swelling in the eyes and face that does not go away even after several days, it may mean that the thyroid is having difficulty functioning due to iodine deficiency. Due to the low level of iodine, the water balance of the body is disturbed. This causes swelling of the eyes and face. If the throat often becomes hoarse or a lump appears in the throat, this may be a symptom of goiter. In this there is swelling of the thyroid gland, which looks like a lump and the voice changes. This is a sign of iodine deficiency. See a doctor immediately. If you often feel like your heart rate is slowing, it may be due to an iodine deficiency. The thyroid gland plays an important role in maintaining heart rate. If the thyroid gland is affected due to iodine deficiency, it will also affect the heart rate. If such symptoms appear, a doctor should be consulted. If there are unnecessary mood swings and irritability, this may be a sign of iodine deficiency. Iodine deficiency causes instability of brain chemicals. If this happens, consult a doctor. If your hands and legs suddenly start to tingle or go numb when sitting, it may be due to an iodine deficiency. In fact, due to low thyroid hormone levels, nerve functioning becomes weak. This is why symptoms such as tingling appear. If this happens, consult a doctor. Due to iodine deficiency, there may be irregularities in women’s periods. Menstrual flow may be excessive. Even conceiving can be a problem. Thyroid hormones play an important role in reproductive health. If something like this happens, see a doctor.
These complications can occur due to iodine deficiency
If there is a chronic lack of iodine in the diet, the body cannot produce enough thyroid hormones. Many complications can arise because of this. Serious risks can arise, particularly during pregnancy. Check out the graphic below to see the risks this may pose:
Some common questions and answers related to iodine deficiency
Question: What is the treatment for iodine deficiency?
Answer: Doctors usually treat iodine deficiency with iodine supplements. If there is a prolonged deficiency, there may also be a deficiency of thyroid hormones in the body. Therefore, the doctor may also advise taking thyroid hormone supplements. If a child is born with an iodine deficiency, the condition can be treated with thyroid hormone supplements. If the child’s condition is more serious, he or she may need to take thyroid hormone supplements throughout his or her life.
Question: What can happen if someone has an iodine deficiency?
Answer: If a person has an iodine deficiency, it can be compensated for through foods or supplements. This will gradually reduce symptoms due to iodine deficiency.
If an iodine deficiency is detected late, it can have serious consequences. If a woman is pregnant, the child’s physical and mental development may be affected due to iodine deficiency. In some cases, children have been found to be born stillborn. To avoid its serious effects, it is important to get enough iodine through food or supplements.
Question: How much iodine should you consume daily?
Answer: Each person needs different amounts of iodine per day depending on their age. Adults should consume 150 micrograms of iodine per day. If a woman is pregnant or breastfeeding, she needs about 250 micrograms of iodine per day. For this, prenatal vitamin supplements can be taken. It provides 250 micrograms of essential iodine daily. However, not all prenatal vitamins contain iodine. Therefore, read the nutrient table on the bottle.
Question: How can we avoid iodine deficiency?
Question: The best way to do this is to eat foods from which we get the iodine we need every day. These things contain iodine:
Dairy products like milk, curd, butter, cheese, and tuna (fish found in the ocean).
Iodized salt is also an effective way to avoid iodine deficiency. Therefore, iodized salt should be used for cooking and eating.
If a person relies on processed foods for their diet, they may need to take iodine supplements because most processed foods do not use iodine-rich salt.
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