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Why is there a noticeable swelling in the front of the neck of a person who has a goiter?
Goitre is the disease in which thyroid gland swells up
Why is there a noticeable swelling in the front part ofr the neck of a person who has goiter?
A goiter is characterized by the enlargement of the thyroid gland, which is located in the front part of the neck. This swelling occurs due to various factors, including iodine deficiency, autoimmune diseases, or nodular growths in the thyroid. As the gland enlarges, it can create a noticeable bulge or swelling in the neck, which may also lead to symptoms such as difficulty swallowing or breathing if the goiter becomes large enough to compress surrounding structures.
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
Iodine deficiency diseases?
Lack of iodine can cause a condition known as goiter. Goiter is a very visible swelling of the front of the neck. The thyroid gland is an organ that lies just under the skin on the front of the neck and it is the specific organ that swells. The swelling occurs because the thyroid produces a hormone that requires iodine to function. If there is not enough iodine in the body to add some to this hormone molecule than the unfinished molecules become trapped in the thyroid gland: leading to the swelling. If someone gets to the point where they have a noticeable goiter then , they likely also have a condition known hypothyroidism. This is the name given to insufficient completed thyroid hormone in the blood. This can cause fatigue, weight gain, depression, among many other issues. These are the reasons most developed countries add iodine to table salt. It is a simple solution to solve a very preventable problem.
Can I have neck surgery to correct a goiter?
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.
Which condition is also known as thyromegaly?
goiter also means enlargement of the thyroid gland.
Is swallowing affected by hyperthyroidism in cats?
The thyroid surrounds the front of the esophagus. If there is a goiter, it can affect swallowing.
What does it mean if there is inflammation and swelling near the front and back paws of a pit bull?
Swelling could indicate an injury. See your vet.
Which diseases are caused by iodine deficiency?
* Goiter (Thyroid Related)* Protruding eyes * Lump in the front of neck * Gout "Low amounts of thyroid hormones in the blood, due to lack of iodine to make them, give rise to high levels of the pituitary hormone TSH, which in turn stimulate abnormal growth of the thyroid gland, sometimes causing goitres." You should look at the related link that I added. It will take you through to an article that I wrote which describes just how bad Iodine deficiency can be, and how it is often overlooked.
What are the sypmtons of goitre?
commonest is a swelling in front of the neck, which moves when you swallow something .
What infection is characterized by the swelling of the salivary glands located just in front of the ears?
mumps
What does a red scarf tied to a doorknob mean?
Hanging a scarf, tie or any noticeable item of clothing means the person/people inside the room does not want to be disturbed.
