enlarged thyroid

Thyroid Pain – Causes, Location and Other Symptoms

The thyroid gland is an important gland that is located at the front of the neck. Due to injury or various diseases, it may cause pan. However, there are a host of thyroid diseases which may be painless. This can apply to even serious thyroid conditions. Throat pain alone cannot be attributed to the thyroid gland as there >> Read More ...

Goiter (Enlarged Thyroid and Swollen Thyroid Gland)

What is a goiter? Goiter (goitre) is the term for enlargement of the thyroid gland, the butterfly-shaped gland that lies in the neck and controls the body’s metabolism. It occurs when the thyroid gland is overstimulated and there is an increase in the number of cells in the gland (hyperplasia). This may be diffuse, >> Read More ...