Goiter Disease Research Paper

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The topic that was given for me to talk about and elaborate more about it was Goiter Disease. Goiter is an enlargement of the Thyroid Gland. Thyroid is an infection of the thyroid, it is shaped gland that is located at the base of your neck, below the Adam’s apple. There are fewer symptoms for the Goiter disease, it do occur swelling, and cough. The rarely symptoms ones may include throat tightness or trouble breathing. The Goiter can occur when the thyroid gland produces either too much of the Thyroid Hormone (Hyperthyroidism) or not enough of the (Hyperthyroidism). It is much more rarely because the disease may arise when the pituitary gland stimulates thyroid growth to boost production of the hormone. Enlargement can also occur with the normal production of the thyroid hormone, such as the Nontoxic multinodular gland. …show more content…
The foods with high iodine like kelp and other sea vegetables, fennel, cow’s milk, eggs, and the raisins. If you are using the sea salt or other fancy salt, always check to see if it’s been iodized. People with disease should be very careful about their diet. Two types of Goiter that is appear to understand more about it is Diffuse Smooth Goiter and Nodular Goiter. Diffuse Smooth Goiter means that the entire thyroid gland is larger than normal. It may feel smooth but is larger than normal, can lead to Grave’s disease, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and Radiotherapy. Nodular Goiter is a small lump which develops in the