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Swollen Neck (Goitre)

This iodine is something that is already in food. God already put it in the food when He created it. It is not the iodine used to clean wounds — that one is not safe to eat

symptoms

  • The neck will swell — especially around the throat area
  • Sometimes the neck will be painful or it will feel like something is pressing the neck
  • The person’s voice may change — it will sound rough like it wants to break or like the person has a cough
  • The person may find it hard to swallow or may cough a little
  • A child may not grow well and may not be active in school
  • The person may sweat or shake at times
  • The body may feel weak
  • Sometimes it will not be painful, but a lump will show at the front of the neck

causes

  • The person can get the disease when the body does not get food that contains iodine
  • Iodine is a good thing found in some foods we eat. This is not the same as the iodine used to clean wounds
  • Certain foods like too much cassava or cabbage that are not cooked well can remove iodine from the body
  • Infection in the neck can also cause it

effects

  • The swelling in the neck will continue to increase with time
  • The person may find it hard to breathe or may sweat anyhow
  • A child may not grow well
  • The person will feel weak and tired

prevention

lifestyle

  • Use iodized salt to cook your food
  • Eat food that contains iodine like fish, eggs, and seafood
  • Do not eat raw cassava or cabbage — cook them well
  • Eat a balanced diet that contains vegetables and protein
  • Go to the hospital if the swelling becomes big or painful

foods to eat (to help prevent goitre)

  • Fish
  • Egg
  • Snail — you can catch it after rainfall and eat it (make sure to clean and cook it well)
  • Salt that has iodine written on it — use a small amount, not too much
  • Boiled yam with vegetable soup
  • Okro soup with crayfish
  • Cooked corn and beans — boil them together and add palm oil, pepper, and a little seasoning cube. It tastes nice and gives the body strength
  • Banga soup
  • Nsala soup with scent leaf
  • Ugu soup
  • Water leaf soup
  • Ogbono soup with fish

comment

  • This iodine is something that is already in food. God already put it in the food when He created it. It is not the iodine used to clean wounds — that one is not safe to eat
  • If your neck is swelling or your voice is changing, do not ignore it — go to the clinic
  • Do not try to burst it, it is not a boil. It is dangerous to try to burst it. Just keep eating food that contains iodine and go to the hospital for check ups
  • Use only a small amount of salt — do not use too much. If you use too much, it can cause another disease
  • It will take time before you start to see good changes in your body when you follow these steps, but you will get better. Just keep doing it

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    This information is for educational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider for diagnosis and treatment of any medical condition.