Guide To Iodine Deficiency Symptoms

Swelling In The Neck

Swelling in the neck is perhaps the most common symptom of iodine deficiency. When individuals do not consume enough iodine, the thyroid gland has to work harder to do its job to produce the appropriate hormones for the body. As it works harder, it becomes enlarged as it tries to pull more iodine from other areas. This swelling of the thyroid gland is often referred to as goiter. The good news is once patients begin to eat foods rich in iodine, the swelling should go away without further complications.

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