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  2. Iodine in biology - Wikipedia

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    The total amount of iodine in the human body is still controversial, and in 2001, M.T. Hays published in Thyroid that "it is surprising that the total iodine content of the human body remains uncertain after many years of interest in iodine metabolism. Only the iodine content of the thyroid gland has been measured accurately by fluorescent ...

  3. Jod-Basedow phenomenon - Wikipedia

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    The hyperthyroidism usually develops over 2 to 12 weeks following iodine administration. [ 2 ] In some ways the Jod-Basedow phenomenon is the opposite of two physiological compensation mechanisms, the Plummer effect and the Wolff–Chaikoff effect , which in normal persons and in persons with thyroid disease, suppress the thyroid hormone after ...

  4. Hashimoto's thyroiditis - Wikipedia

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    Excessive iodine intake is a well-established environmental factor for triggering thyroid autoimmunity. Thyroid autoantibodies are found to be more prevalent in geographical areas with a higher dietary iodine levels. Several mechanisms by which iodine may promote thyroid autoimmunity have been proposed.

  5. The Surprising Relationship Between Oral Health and IBD - AOL

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    Oral symptoms can crop up before, at the same time, or after intestinal symptoms arise. But people with Crohn’s disease may be more likely to notice oral lesions before any other symptoms appear.

  6. Iodine deficiency - Wikipedia

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    Iodine deficiency is a lack of the trace element iodine, an essential nutrient in the diet.It may result in metabolic problems such as goiter, sometimes as an endemic goiter as well as congenital iodine deficiency syndrome due to untreated congenital hypothyroidism, which results in developmental delays and other health problems.

  7. Crohn’s disease is a lifelong condition, but proper treatment ...

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    There’s also a range of anti-inflammatory medicines, biologics, janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors and antibiotics that could be prescribed to treat Crohn’s, according to Mayo Clinic. Some ...

  8. Muscle cramps are a pain. These expert-approved tips ... - AOL

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    Muscle cramps could also potentially stem from a nerve problem (such as nerve compression), exercising in the heat, a lack of stretching, muscle fatigue, body stress, medication side effects or ...

  9. Amiodarone induced thyrotoxicosis - Wikipedia

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    Iodine plays a role in thyroid production, and excess iodine levels within the body can result in overproduction of thyroid hormone. Initially, the thyroid reacts according to the auto-regulatory Wolff-Chaikoff effect to prevent an excess of thyroid hormone production. [5] Usually, the thyroid normalizes within 24-48 hours.