Goiter - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
Nov 6, 2021 · A goiter (GOI-tur) is the irregular growth of the thyroid gland. The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of the neck just below the Adam's apple. A goiter may be an overall enlargement of the thyroid, or it may be the result of irregular cell growth that forms one or more lumps (nodules) in the thyroid.
Goiter - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic
Nov 6, 2021 · A goiter is often discovered during a routine physical exam. By touching your neck, your health care provider may detect an enlargement of the thyroid, an individual nodule or multiple nodules. Sometimes a goiter is found when you are undergoing an imaging test for another condition.
Need drug to treat goiter - Mayo Clinic Connect
Mar 7, 2024 · There is a procedure called Radio Frequency Ablation (RFA) which you might want to explore. It’s probably best to find a doctor who specializes in it and ask for a second opinion to see if you would be a candidate. You get to keep your thyroid and it shrinks the goiter…..
Goiter - Doctors and departments - Mayo Clinic
Nov 6, 2021 · Robotic surgery, Thyroidectomy, Adrenalectomy, Minimally invasive parathyroidectomy, Minimally invasive adrenal surgery..., Laparoscopic surgery, Parathyroidectomy ...
Thyroid nodules - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
Feb 11, 2022 · Thyroid nodules are solid or fluid-filled lumps that form within your thyroid, a small gland located at the base of your neck, just above your breastbone.
Thyroidectomy - Mayo Clinic
After thyroidectomy, some people may experience neck pain and a hoarse or weak voice. These symptoms typically last for only a short time. They may be due to irritation from the breathing tube inserted into the windpipe during surgery, or the result of nerve irritation caused by the procedure.
Graves' disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Jun 14, 2024 · The thyroid gland sits at the base of the neck. Graves' disease is an immune system condition that affects the thyroid gland. It causes the body to make too much thyroid hormone.
Thyroid nodules - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic
Feb 11, 2022 · If you see or feel a thyroid nodule yourself — usually in the middle of your lower neck, just above your breastbone — call your primary care doctor for an appointment to evaluate the lump. Often, your doctor may discover thyroid nodules during a routine medical exam.
Thyroid cancer - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Jan 5, 2024 · As it grows, you may notice a lump that can be felt through the skin in your neck. You may notice changes to your voice, including hoarseness of your voice, or difficulty swallowing. Some may develop pain in their neck or throat. Or you may develop swollen lymph nodes in your neck.
Thyroid nodules - Mayo Clinic
Enlargement of the thyroid can expand the gland well beyond its typical size and cause a noticeable bulge in the neck. This can be caused by single or multiple nodules (lumps) in the thyroid or by an autoimmune process.