A goiter is not a condition or disease, but a symptom of a condition or disease which may be either hereditary (rarely) or acquired.

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Is goiter inherited

Anonymous

∙ 15y ago

Updated: 9/7/2023

Family history is very important in the evaluation of the patient with goiter, therefore it is.

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While the above is true, Goiter is caused by a lack of Iodine in the diet and therefore it is NOT inherited, it is an environmental disease.

Wiki User

∙ 15y ago

What else can I help you with?

What is a goiter. What happens when you get a goiter?

Goiter is the enlargement of the thyroid gland.

What does Goiter ba ang cancer mean?

Goiter ba ang cancer simply means the Goiter Cancer.

Does Collard Green cause goiter?

No, no food can cause a goiter.

What is the gland affected by Goiter?

Goiter is a disease of the thyroid gland.

AS goiter is an enlargement of the adrenal gland?

Goiter is an enlargement of the thyroid gland.

What is a goiter and what causes it, and what heals it?

Goiter- cause, cure and reason it appeared

What is abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland?

Abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland is called goiter.

What is Nodular Hyperplasia of the Thyroid?

Hyperplasia of the Thyroid gland occurs as a result of dyshormonogenic goiter, endemic goiter, Graves' disease, or due to multinodular goiter.

Is massage contraindicated to people with goiter?

Goiter's are locally contraindicated, meaning you can not massage directly over the goiter itself, massage on the rest of the body is still fine.

Name the mineral which prevents goiter disease?

The MINERAL which prevents goiter disease is Iodine

What is the treatment for simple goiter?

Treatment for simple goiter, which is an enlargement of the thyroid gland without associated thyroid dysfunction, typically includes iodine supplementation if the goiter is due to iodine deficiency. In some cases, monitoring the goiter may be sufficient if there are no symptoms or complications. If the goiter is large or causing symptoms, surgical removal may be considered. Hormonal therapy with levothyroxine may also be used to shrink the goiter in certain cases.

What is a Nodular goiter?

An enlargement of the thyroid (goiter) caused when groups of cells collect to form nodules.

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