Question 1

slight underactive thyroid. on meds but doc sd to also increase iodine intake. i'm putting iodized salt on everything. darker circles under eyes help.

Accepted Answer

Iodine intake: Unless you live in a very remote part of the world, or unless you consume a very unusual diet, there is probably already plenty of iodine in your diet, and more will not help your hypothyroidism.  If your thyroid is failing, you need to take levothyroxine in an appropriate dose, and that will take care of the thyroid problem.

Question 2

my gp is sending me for a head ct do i need to get an iodine injection before it? i am scared of needles

Accepted Answer

Let me explain: There two kind of cat scan one with contrast (injection) and one without injection.
It depend what gp ordered and he is looking for.

Question 3

can a diet low in iodine cause small fetal head @ 32 weeks? i'm concerned that tech said head is small but doctor said she's on track. i'm scared!!!!!

Accepted Answer

Clarify : Before you start deciding that there is a problem contact your doctor and ask for clarification. From what you are saying the doctor said everything was normal and that there is no problem.

Question 4

pancreatic head soft tissue mass, with peripheral infiltrative changes and extension to/from colon at hepatic flexure. whats this? ctscan result without contrast, allergic to iodine! is the intravenous with iodine ok for me to have? mri scheduled?

Accepted Answer

: If allergic reaction is only with rash, not anaphylactic reaction then you can still have CT with IV contrast by preparing with benadryl and prednisone before the procedure. MRI is a good alternative if you have bad allergic reaction to iodine. Please note that allergic to sea foods is not the same as allergic to iodine. Good luck.

Question 5

my doctor is making me get a head and neck ct scan with contrast, i have thyroidits/subclinical hyperthyroidism/diffusely enlarged thyroid. is iodine contrast safe for me? my doctor says i have to have the iodine contrast. please help?

Accepted Answer

: It can be done if the contrast use is absolutely indicated and your thyroid status should be rechecked in 2,3 weeks or sooner if you have symptoms of thyrotoxicosis. MRI with or without contrast can be an alternative option, have you discussed with your doctor and radiologist?

Question 6

what is the lens of the eye?

Accepted Answer

Like a camera lens: Structure inside the eye behind the iris/pupil, the part that bends the light to focus it on the retina or "film, " akin to a camera.  The lens is like an m and m candy with a central core and outer shell that is the capsule.

Question 7

what causes the eye's to blink?

Accepted Answer

Blinking : Is a subconscious response to the eye needing lubrication. The tear film is a big player in keeping the vision clear and eyes healthy.

Question 8

do exercises for the eye exist?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There is an entire field of optometry dedicated to "vision training." however, eye exercises only help a few specific disorders.

Question 9

what cause scardosis of the eye?

Accepted Answer

History, Blood test first : Sarcoidosis is an idiopathic and affects people of Scandinavia and African Americans more. There is a blood test and gallium scan that's  ordered if there is a clinical suspicion that it is affecting you.

Question 10

how are tears created in the eye?

Accepted Answer

Glands : In the eyelids and lacrimal glands in the upper orbit.

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Slight underactive thyroid. on meds but doc sd to also increase iodine intake. i'm putting iodized salt on everything. darker circles under eyes help.

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My gp is sending me for a head ct do i need to get an iodine injection before it? i am scared of needles

A member asked:

Can a diet low in iodine cause small fetal head @ 32 weeks? i'm concerned that tech said head is small but doctor said she's on track. i'm scared!!!!!

A member asked:

Pancreatic head soft tissue mass, with peripheral infiltrative changes and extension to/from colon at hepatic flexure. whats this? ctscan result without contrast, allergic to iodine! is the intravenous with iodine ok for me to have? mri scheduled?

A member asked:

My doctor is making me get a head and neck ct scan with contrast, i have thyroidits/subclinical hyperthyroidism/diffusely enlarged thyroid. is iodine contrast safe for me? my doctor says i have to have the iodine contrast. please help?

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What is the lens of the eye?

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Do exercises for the eye exist?

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What cause scardosis of the eye?

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How are tears created in the eye?

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