Signs and symptoms
... Signs and symptoms of goiter may include: Enlargement of your thyroid gland, resulting in swelling of your neck A tight feeling in your throat Coughing Hoarseness Difficulty swallowing Difficulty brea...

Causes
... Normally, your thyroid gland produces two main hormones — thyroxine and triiodothyronine (T-3). These hormones circulate in your bloodstream and help regulate your metabolism. They maintain the ...

When to seek medical advice
... If you have had persistent widespread swelling of the front of your neck, above and between your collarbones, your thyroid gland may be enlarged. See your doctor, who can determine whether your thyroi...

Screening and diagnosis
... Goiter may cause your neck to appear swollen. By examining your neck, your doctor can determine the degree of gland enlargement and the areas of tenderness. In some cases, your doctor may be able to f...

Signs and symptoms
... Hashimoto''s disease does not have unique signs and symptoms. The disease progresses slowly over a number of years and causes chronic thyroid damage, leading to a drop in thyroid hormone levels in you...

Causes
... Your thyroid gland produces two main hormones, thyroxine (T-4) and triiodothyronine (T-3). They maintain the rate at which your body uses fats and carbohydrates, help control your body temperature, in...

When to seek medical advice
... See your doctor if you''re feeling tired for no reason or have any other signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism, such as dry skin, a pale, puffy face, constipation or a hoarse voice. You''ll also need t...

Screening and diagnosis
... In general, your doctor may test for Hashimoto''s disease if you''re feeling increasingly tired or sluggish, have dry skin, constipation and a hoarse voice, or have had previous thyroid problems or go...