Iodine and Hiatal hernia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hiatal hernia is reported as a side effect among people who take Iodine (iodine), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Diovan, and have Essential hypertension.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hiatal hernia when taking Iodine. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 3,695 people who have side effects when taking Iodine from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Iodine?

Iodine has active ingredients of iodine. It is often used in hypothyroidism. eHealthMe is studying from 3,807 Iodine users. Check the latest studies of Iodine.

What is Hiatal hernia?

Hiatal hernia (hernia resulting from the protrusion of part of the stomach through the diaphragm) is found to be associated with 1,303 drugs and 1,567 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hiatal hernia.

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On Aug, 19, 2026

3,695 people reported to have side effects when taking Iodine.
Among them, 16 people (0.43%) have Hiatal hernia.

Among these 16 people:

How long have people been on Iodine when they have Hiatal hernia? *

What is the gender of people who have Hiatal hernia when taking Iodine? *

female: 93.75 %
male: 6.25 %

What is the age of people who have Hiatal hernia when taking Iodine? *

What are other drugs people take besides Iodine? *

Diovan: 12 people, 75.00%
Pantoprazole Sodium: 11 people, 68.75%
Valsartan: 11 people, 68.75%
Latanoprost: 11 people, 68.75%
Magnesium: 11 people, 68.75%
Humatin: 9 people, 56.25%
Granisetron Hydrochloride: 9 people, 56.25%
Lidocaine: 9 people, 56.25%
Potassium Iodide: 9 people, 56.25%
Atrovent: 9 people, 56.25%

What are other side effects people have besides Hiatal hernia? *

Anaemia (lack of blood): 13 people, 81.25%
Nausea And Vomiting: 13 people, 81.25%
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasopharynx): 12 people, 75.00%
Chest Pain: 12 people, 75.00%
High Blood Cholesterol: 12 people, 75.00%
Fluid Retention (an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the blood): 12 people, 75.00%
Weight Decreased: 12 people, 75.00%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 12 people, 75.00%
Tinnitus (a ringing in the ears): 12 people, 75.00%
Iron Deficiency Anaemia: 11 people, 68.75%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Glaucoma (increased fluid pressure in the eye with vision loss): 11 people, 68.75%
Asthma: 11 people, 68.75%
Essential Hypertension (primary hypertension): 11 people, 68.75%
Pneumonia: 9 people, 56.25%
Infection: 9 people, 56.25%
High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 25.00%
Psoriatic Arthropathy (inflammation of the skin and joints with kin condition which typically causes patches (plaques) of red, scaly skin to develop): 2 people, 12.50%
Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin): 2 people, 12.50%
Back Pain: 2 people, 12.50%
Diabetes: 1 person, 6.25%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the conditions that are associated with Hiatal hernia:

Hiatal hernia (1,567 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on iodine (the active ingredients of Iodine) and Iodine (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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