E00: Congenital iodine-deficiency syndrome
E00.9: Congenital iodine-deficiency syndrome, unspecified
The thyroid is a small organ at the bottom of the neck. The thyroid gland needs iodine to produce important messenger substances for the body. These messenger substances influence the heartbeat, digestion, and body temperature, among other things.
If there is insufficient iodine in the body, the thyroid gland may produce fewer messenger substances than usual. The messenger substances from the thyroid gland are important for the growth and development of the brain. If the mother lacks iodine while pregnant, the unborn child may also lack iodine. The mother’s lack of iodine can be intensified by certain drugs or other substances.
When someone does not have enough iodine in their body when they are developing pre-natally, their brain or bones, for example, may not develop properly. This can lead to them having diverse problems and issues. The pre-natal lack of iodine may restrict their mental capacities. Their behavior may be changed as a result. They may also be a little, or completely, deaf. They can also have other problems due to the lack of iodine.
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