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If the patient has a goiter (an enlargement of the thyroid gland, causing a swelling in the front of the neck), it may cause difficulties with swallowing or breathing.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoA goiter is a symptom of a thyroid disorder. Sometimes goiters can be treated with medication and diet; other times they are surgically removed and the patient may require a thyroidectomy.
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Why does neck increase in goiter?
Goiter is a swelling in the thyroid gland which is situated in the neck and often causes additional swelling of the neck.
What is neck surgery called?
Neck surgery is an orthopedic surgery.
Why is Kimora's neck fat?
Goiter, she may need Iodine supplementation
What is wrong with Francelina's neck From biggest loser?
looks like she has a GOITER.
What substance is essential for the function of thyroid gland?
Iodine is required for the correct functioning of the thyroid. Insufficient Iodine in the diet can cause a swelling of the thyroid called a Goiter or Darbyshire Neck.
What is the disease goitre?
A Goiter is a a swelling or enlargement of the Thyroid Gland.A goiter is a growth on the body that can be either cancerous or benign. Goiters form due to a strong concentration of cells under the skin.
WHAT DOES AN ENLARGED LYMPH NODE IN THE NECK MEAN?
Please talk to a physician about this.
Goiter is an abnormal nonmalignant enlargement of the thyroid gland?
correct
What kind of doctor does neck surgery I am looking for specialists.?
It depends on what type of neck surgery. Endocrinologists handle thyroid issues (the thyroid is in the front of your neck) or a orthopedic doctor also does neck surgery. Some neurosurgeons also perform neck surgery if it's related to nerves.
Is Goiter a nonmalignant enlargement of the thyroid gland?
a goiter is a noncancerous enlargement of the thyroid gland, visible as a swelling at the front of the neck, that is often associated with iodine deficiency. Also calledstrumagoitre
What are goiters?
A goiter, the large swelling at the base of the frost of the neck. is an abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland.
What is treatment of colloid goiter if it changed to a cancer in future?
My father has a colloid goiter. According to his doctor, the best treatment is to remove the cyst or do surgical treament. Colloid Goiter is benign/non toxic so it's not alarming, no urgentfor surgery
