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Sometimes the thyroid can become enlarged due to a goiter, a thyroid nodule, or a thyroid adenoma. A goiter is inflammation of the thyroid gland. A thyroid nodule is a lump in or on the thyroid gland. And when there's an overgrowth of normal thyroid tissues, this is commonly referred to as a thyroid adenoma.
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What doe sit mean to have an enlarged thyroid?
An enlarged thyroid could mean a number of things. The actual term means that the thyroid gland, which controls most hormones in your body, has been enlarged. This could mean the possibility of thyroid disease, or possibly even thyroid cancer.
Enlargement of the thyroid gland?
A goiter is inflammation of the thyroid gland, also known as the thyroid gland becoming enlarged.
Is an enlarged thyroid gland caused by hypertrophy of thyroid cells and tissue?
Yes
The patient also has an enlarged thyroid gland called a?
An enlarged thyroid gland is clinically referred to as goiter and / or bronchocele.This condition should not be confused with hyperthyroidism, which is increased secretion of thyroid hormone.
Enlarged thyroid or weight gain may be caused by a prolonged deficiency in?
Iodine. An iodine deficiency can lead to an enlarged thyroid gland (goiter) and weight gain due to an underactive thyroid. Iodine is essential for the production of thyroid hormones, which regulate metabolism and can affect weight.
What is the causes of goitre?
Hyperactivity of the thyroid gland, usually enlarged.
The patient also has an enlarged thyroid gland called?
A goitre.
A goitre is a swelling in the neck that happens when what gland is visibly enlarged?
Thyroid
What is the difference between a goiter and nodule of the thyroid?
A goiter is inflammation of the thyroid gland, also known as the thyroid gland becoming enlarged. Meanwhile, a thyroid nodule is a lump in or on the thyroid gland.
Do patients with hyperthyroidism have visible enlarge thyroid glands?
Though it is not common, patients with hyperthyroidism can experience an enlarged thyroid gland depending upon age and stage of life. An enlarged thyroid gland is more common among those with hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's thyrioditis, or postpartum thyroiditis.
Why do you have thyroidectomy?
The removal of the thyroid gland ( thyroidectomy ) is usually indicated for conditions such as hypercalcemia, hyperthyriodism, enlarged thyroid gland, and/or thryroid tumors.
Will thyroid make it hard to swallow or get choked easily?
Yes an enlarged thyroid can cause these symptoms. Please see your doctor for treatment.
