A goiter, the large swelling at the base of the frost of the neck. is an abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland.
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Colloid nodular goiters are also known as endemic goiters. They are usually caused by not getting enough iodine in the diet.
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In modern countries goiters are usually from autoimmune attacks on the thyroid. Autoimmune diseases( where the body attacks itself) are more common in women.
Goiters are often the result of iodine deficiency in the body. Iodine is necessary for the production of thyroid hormones, and a lack of it can lead to the enlargement of the thyroid gland, causing a goiter.
Hypothyroid conditions - mostly due to iodine deficiency.
no goiters can not shrink, they get bigger until they are this giant thing coming out of your buttox
can a homeotherpist treat over active thyroids
No, it is mostly considered a food. The main health risk is causing goiters.
Who suggested that iodine could be added to salt
Yes, both men and women can develop goiters, which are enlargements of the thyroid gland. Goiters can occur due to various factors, including iodine deficiency, autoimmune diseases like Hashimoto's thyroiditis, or conditions that lead to thyroid hormone imbalance. While they are more commonly diagnosed in women, particularly during pregnancy or menopause, men are also at risk. The underlying causes and symptoms can vary between individuals regardless of gender.