10 Enlarged Thyroid Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
An enlarged thyroid, also called a goiter, occurs when the thyroid gland, which is located in the front part of the base of the neck, increases in size.
A goiter can be caused by a number of conditions including underproduction or overproduction of thyroid hormones, Graves’ disease, inflammation of the thyroid, also called Hashimoto’s disease, and thyroid cancer. However, many cases of enlarged thyroid occur due to iodine deficiency. This leads to the underproduction of thyroid hormones and ultimately to an enlarged thyroid.
A goiter affects more females than males, especially those in their thirties and forties.
