Goiter – is a health condition characterized by the enlargement of the thyroid gland. It has several causes, most commonly autoimmune disease and iodine deficiency.
SIGN & SYMTOMS OF GOITER
- Visible swelling or enlargement at the base of neck
- A tight or suffocating feeling in throat
- Difficulty while swallowing
- Coughing
- Hoarseness
- Difficulty in breathing (in severe cases)
THYROID TEST
- (TSH) Thyroid Stimulating Hormones
- (FT3) Free Triiodothyronine
- (FT4) Free Thyroxine