A goiter is a swelling in the neck that results from an enlarged thyroid gland.
Causes of Goiter:
Iodine Deficiency:
The most common cause worldwide.
The thyroid enlarges to trap more iodine from the blood.
Thyroid Nodules:
Localized growths within the thyroid gland.
Hormonal Changes:
Pregnancy or puberty can temporarily affect thyroid size.
Thyroid Cancer:
Rarely, a goiter may indicate a m...
Causes of Goiter:
Iodine Deficiency:
The most common cause worldwide.
The thyroid enlarges to trap more iodine from the blood.
Thyroid Nodules:
Localized growths within the thyroid gland.
Hormonal Changes:
Pregnancy or puberty can temporarily affect thyroid size.
Thyroid Cancer:
Rarely, a goiter may indicate a m...
