Goiter

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Goiter means a greatly enlarged Thyroid gland.

What are the Types?

1. Simple:

i.       Endemic

ii.      Sporadic

2. Toxic:

i.       Diffuse

ii.      Nodular

Why it occurs?

Causes are-

• Dietary iodine lack.
• Increased secretion of thyroid stimulating hormone.
• Inability of glands to take up iodine.
• Deficiency of deiodinase enzyme.
• Goitrogenic substances in food (cabbage)

What are Goiter Signs and Symptoms?

Sometimes patients come to doctor with symptoms. Common features are-

• Large swelling in the neck (no specific size)
• Swallowing difficulty
• Breathing difficulty
• Hoarseness
• Feeling tightness in throat

What is the way of Prevention?

• By taking iodized salt and sea foods.