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Hypothyroidism leading to the formation of fibrous goitres.

Hypothyroidism leading to the formation of fibrous goitres.

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|l1=Hypothyroidism - Reptiles

|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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|l2=Hypothyroidism - Reptiles

|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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|l3=Hypothyroidism - Reptiles

|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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|l4=Hypothyroidism - Reptiles

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