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A goiter is the visible swelling of the thyroid gland. A patient may have a goiter and no physical symptoms other than the swelling itself.

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What is the difference between simple goitre and exothalamic goitre?

SIMPLE Goitre:1) Caused due to under secretion of thyroid gland. 2)Symptoms :Disproportionate swelling of the neck. Exothalamic Goitre:1)Caused due to hyper secretion of thyroid gland. 2)Symptoms:protruding eyes.


When did Roberto Goitre die?

Roberto Goitre died in 1980.


When was Roberto Goitre born?

Roberto Goitre was born in 1927.


Is goitre a good indicater of iodine deficiency?

The goitre is used as a biological marker for iodine deficiency. Goitre manifestation indicates that other damaging effects of iodine deficiency are already present.


Is goitre an acute and non infectious?

goitre is an acute and non-infectious disease


What nutrient is missing on goitre?

the main nutrient for goitre is the lack of movement that you do and the man symptons are that u will get lump nside your neck which only moves up and down.


What rhymes with goitre?

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What is a prevention of goitre?

Goitre is prevented by having iodine in your diet. Some table salt includes iodine for this very reason.


Goitre of pyrimidal lobe?

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What causes goitre?

Goitre is commonly caused by iodine deficiency, which is essential for thyroid hormone production. Other causes include autoimmune conditions like Hashimoto's thyroiditis or Graves' disease, as well as certain medications, genetics, or environmental factors. In some cases, goitre may also result from nodules or tumors on the thyroid gland.


How can you have a multinodular goiter on your thyroid but normal blood tests so no treatment needed and some physical symptoms of hypothyroidism?

Symptoms of hypothyroidism:- * Tiredness * Fatigue * Cold intolerance * Constipation * Decreased appetite * Dry skin and hair * Confusion Basically a slowing down of the entire body, most systems are affected. Multinodular goitre: Can be present in hyperthyroidism, which is the complete opposite of the symptoms above, in toxic multinodular goitre. Treatment for a euthyroid (normal tests) multinodular thyroid is recommended to be surgery if required, as giving thyroid hormones (T4) is shown not to be beneficial. See: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/414060


Which of the halogens is used as goitre control?

Iodine is used as a goitre control because it is essential for the production of thyroid hormones. Goitre can result from iodine deficiency, so supplementing with iodine can help prevent and treat this condition.