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What Problems Does Overdose Of Iodine Cause?
I take iodine, 4 drops in the evening for my thyroid. I mistakenly to about 30-40 drops, the bottle is very simular to my cleanse. What should I do? Are there any health risk? What symptoms should l be looking for that would be related to overdose of iodine. Should I go to the hospital?
Wed, 26 Feb 2020
Hi,
Observe for its side effects. When taken in larger doses iodine can cause metallic taste, increased salivation, swelling of the lips, tongue, and/or throat, severe headache, joint pain, irregular heart beats, tingling and numbness sensation, and decreased urine output. You must visit the emergency room of the nearby hospital if you experience the above side effects.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
Observe for its side effects. When taken in larger doses iodine can cause metallic taste, increased salivation, swelling of the lips, tongue, and/or throat, severe headache, joint pain, irregular heart beats, tingling and numbness sensation, and decreased urine output. You must visit the emergency room of the nearby hospital if you experience the above side effects.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
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