10 Graves' Disease Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #2: Goiter
A goiter is a swelling in the neck due to the enlargement of the thyroid gland. Globally, approximately 90% of goiters are due to iodine deficiency. A goiter can be associated with either hypothyroidism (low thyroid hormones) or hyperthyroidism (high levels of thyroid hormones) and can lead to other symptoms.
Some of the symptoms of hyperthyroidism include palpitations, tremors, high blood pressure, and heat intolerance. In hypothyroid cases, affected individuals may have a poor appetite, intolerance to cold, lethargy, constipation and more.
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