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Hypothyroidism leading to the formation of fibrous goitres.
 
Hypothyroidism leading to the formation of fibrous goitres.
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|q2=What causes this condition?
 
|q2=What causes this condition?
 
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This is a condition common to herbivorous reptiles that have evolved in volcanic island habitats in which halogen- (iodine, chlorine, fluorine and bromine) sequestrating plants predominate over those that do not concentrate halogens in their tissues.
 
This is a condition common to herbivorous reptiles that have evolved in volcanic island habitats in which halogen- (iodine, chlorine, fluorine and bromine) sequestrating plants predominate over those that do not concentrate halogens in their tissues.
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|q3=What is the treatment for this disorder?
 
|q3=What is the treatment for this disorder?
 
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Administer a source of iodine every five to seven days, eg, sodium- or potassium iodide solution (0.25–0.50mg/kg i/v or orally) or Lugol’s solution (0.5–2.0mg/kg orally).
 
Administer a source of iodine every five to seven days, eg, sodium- or potassium iodide solution (0.25–0.50mg/kg i/v or orally) or Lugol’s solution (0.5–2.0mg/kg orally).
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|q4=What measures can be taken to prevent it?
 
|q4=What measures can be taken to prevent it?
 
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Depending upon their iodine content, a 150–200kg tortoise could be given three to six tablets weekly.
 
Depending upon their iodine content, a 150–200kg tortoise could be given three to six tablets weekly.
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