What Is a Goiter?
8. Temporary Conditions and Goiters
While goiters tend to appear as the result of other medical conditions, not all of the scenarios that lead to this affliction are serious signs of other health problems. In fact, a goiter can temporarily appear due to a variety of circumstances. When a woman becomes pregnant, for example, her body produces more of the hormone known as HCG, or human chorionic gonadotropin. This hormone causes the thyroid to enlarge a bit. In some women the thyroid can become too large, leading to a goiter that must be treated.
Someone who has thyroid cancer is also likely to experience this condition as a result of the disease. Typically, a medical professional will treat the goiter along with the cancer to create a more comfortable experience and aid in the process of recovery.
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