Goiter

A goiter is an enlargement of the thyroid gland. Goiters were more common in the past, resulting from iodine deficiencies. After iodized salt was developed iodine deficient goiters became rare. It is more common that the thyroid would not to produce enough hormones and the pituitary would stimulate it to grow larger causing the development of a goiter. They may result from a number of different reasons.EndocrineWeb.com: Thyroid Goiter

Goiters are more common in women and older individuals. Goiters are not painful but may cause difficulty breathing or swallowing.

Common symptoms include enlargement of the thyroid, coughing and difficulty breathing and swallowing.EndocrineWeb.com: Thyroid Goiter

The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you think you have a goiter, please consult your doctor.

• Salt Institute: Historical Evidence of Benefits of Iodized Salt in the United States

• Topix: Goiter Forums

• HealthBoards: My Goiter is Growing Help

• MedHelp: Thyroid (Expert Forum): Thyroid Goiter

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