10 Hyperthyroidism Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #10: Lump in the Neck
In some cases of hyperthyroidism, the thyroid gland may be enlarged, this is known as a goiter. This enlargement of the butterfly shaped gland is located at the base of the neck beneath the Adam’s apple (the laryngeal prominence or projection in the front of the neck that is formed due to the thyroid cartilage and is usually more obvious in men).
While goiters are painless, a goiter that is large enough can cause obstructive issues leading to cough, difficulty swallowing, difficulty breathing, and engorged neck veins.
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