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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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