enlarged thyroid

1. Introduction To tell if your thyroid is enlarged, look for a visible swelling or a prominent lump at the base of the front of your neck, just below the Adam’s apple, which distinctly moves up and down when you swallow. An enlarged thyroid, medically termed a goiter, can cause physical symptoms such as a … Read more

1. Introduction A goiter is an abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland, the butterfly-shaped endocrine organ situated at the base of the neck, just below the Adam’s apple. This enlargement can present as a diffuse, uniform swelling of the entire gland or as an irregular, nodular growth. While the presence of a goiter visually indicates … Read more