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   What is a swollen neck due to an enlarged thyroid gland?

   • A swelling in the neck due to an enlarged thyroid gland is called a goitre. Nodules are lumps in the thyroid gland. Most are harmless but you should arrange an appointment with your doctor as soon as you find a lump or swelling. What are the main causes of enlargement of the thyroid gland?

   Thyroid nodules and swellings - British Thyroid Foundation

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   Is a goitre a swollen thyroid?

   • A goitre is a lump or swelling at the front of the neck caused by a swollen thyroid. The thyroid is a small gland in your neck that makes hormones. Goitres are not usually serious but should be checked by a GP. The main symptom of a goitre is a swelling at the front of the neck, which is usually painless.

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   What causes a bulge in the neck?

   • 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. Anyone can develop a goiter. It may be present at birth or occur at any time throughout life.

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   What causes a goiter in the neck?

   • A goiter may be associated with no change in thyroid function or with an increase or decrease in thyroid hormones. Widespread enlargement of the thyroid can expand the gland well beyond its typical size (left) and cause a noticeable bulge in the neck (right). The most common cause of goiters worldwide is a lack of iodine in the diet.

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   What is a thyroid nodule?

   • A thyroid nodule is a small lump which develops in the thyroid gland. There are two types: A multinodular goitre. This means the thyroid gland has developed many lumps or nodules. The thyroid gland feels generally lumpy. A single nodule. Causes include: A cyst. This is a non-cancerous sac-like swelling filled with fluid. An adenoma.

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   Why is my thyroid swollen?

   • The thyroid gland feels smooth but is larger than normal. There are a number of causes. For example: Graves' disease - an autoimmune disease which causes the thyroid to swell and produce too much of the thyroid hormone thyroxine (T4).

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   A goitre is a lump or swelling at the front of the neck caused by a swollen thyroid. The thyroid is a small gland in your neck that makes hormones. Goitres are not usually serious but should be checked by a GP.

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   A swelling in the neck due to an enlarged thyroid gland is called a goitre. Nodules are lumps in the thyroid gland. Most are harmless but you should arrange an appointment with your doctor as soon as you find a lump or swelling.

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   Oct 30, 2023 · A goitre can mean that all the thyroid gland is swollen or enlarged, or one or more swellings or lumps develop in a part or parts of the thyroid gland. Where is the thyroid gland? The thyroid gland is in the lower part of the front of the neck. It lies just in front of the windpipe (trachea).

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6. www.nhs.uk › conditions › overactive-thyroidOveractive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) - Symptoms - NHS

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   An overactive thyroid can also cause the following physical signs: a swelling in your neck caused by an enlarged thyroid gland (goitre) an irregular and/or unusually fast heart rate (palpitations) twitching or trembling. warm skin and excessive sweating. red palms of your hands. loose nails.

7. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › goiterGoiter - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Nov 6, 2021 · 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.

8. www.btf-thyroid.org › thyroid-nodules-andThyroid nodules and swellings overview

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   A swelling in the neck due to an enlarged thyroid gland is called a goitre. Nodules are lumps in the thyroid gland. Most are harmless but you should arrange an appointment with your doctor as soon as you find a lump or swelling.

9. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesGoiter: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment

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   Most goiters are painless, but if you have thyroiditis (an inflamed thyroid gland), it can be painful. The main symptoms of goiter include: A lump in the front of your neck, just below your Adam's apple. A feeling of tightness in your throat area. Hoarseness (scratchy voice). Neck vein swelling. Dizziness when you raise your arms above your head.