Endemic goitre

Template:For Template:Infobox medical condition (new) Endemic goitre is a type of goitre that is associated with dietary iodine deficiency.<ref name=brit>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref name=pub>Template:Cite journal</ref>

Cause

Some inland areas, where soil and water lacks iodine compounds and consumption of marine foods is low, are known for higher incidence of goitre. In such areas goitre is said to be "endemic".Template:Citation needed

Prevention

This type of goitre is easily preventable. In most developed countries regulations have been put into force by health policy institutions requiring salt, flour or water to be fortified with iodine.Template:Citation needed

Treatment

Treatment of endemic goitre is medical with iodine and thyroxine preparations. Surgery is only necessary in cases that are complicated by significant compression of nearby structures.Template:Citation needed