How do I know I have a goiter, what are the symptoms?

Answer by  YellowCup (1650)

A goiter is a swelling in the thyroid gland. It is important to know that goiters do not always cause symptoms. If they do, some of the symptoms may include: a swelling in the neck area, which can cause throat tightness, coughing, difficulty swallowing, and also difficulty breathing. Hoarseness can also be present as well.

Answer by  patti (29325)

Goiter is a condition in which the thyroid, a tiny gland below the Adam's apple, swells due to problems with hormone production or because of an iodine deficiency. The thyroid can swell to the size of a softball, but any thyroid swelling is most noticeable.

Answer by  rbiales (3441)

A goiter is an enlarged thyroid gland, many different causes can enlarge a thyroid gland but the most common cause is a lack of iodine in your diet, which is usually caused by eating iodine poor foods and not using fortified salt.

Answer by  shil (171)

The main symptom of goiter is a swollen thyroid gland. The other symptoms are, bulging of eyes, difficulty in swallowing, tight feeling of throat and coughing.