What is the connection between Iodine Deficiency & Thyroid Disease?
Certain parts of the world like the Himalayan region, parts of East Africa have large populations suffering from iodine deficiency. This would lead to conditions like ENDEMIC GOITRE and ENDEMIC CRETINISM. The UAE is not a iodine deficient area. Besides the Government is allowing only iodized salt. Hence there is no question of iodine deficiency over here. Who are the people who have to undergo Thyroid Evaluation: As mentioned earlier it is more common in women. It also has strong family history. So adults with unexplained weight gain or loss, baldness in women, unexplained constipation may approach the doctor for thyroid evaluation. Children with lethargy, weight gain, constipation and short stature can also seek thyroid evaluation. Who are Endocrinologists? These doctors specialize in Diabetes, Thyroid disease, Short stature, Fertility Issues & Sexual problems. Basically these conditions are associated with Hormonal Dysregulation.
