The thyroid gland is a gland located in the neck and functions to produce thyroid hormone. Disorders of the thyroid gland and thyroid hormones will cause different symptoms of thyroid disease, depending on the type and cause.
Goiter is a condition when there is a lump in the neck due to an enlarged thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is owned by both men and women. Under normal conditions, the thyroid gland does not appear prominent. The function of this gland is to produce thyroid hormone, which regulates various normal body functions, such as heart rate, body temperature, and muscle strength.
The symptoms experienced by goiter sufferers can vary, depending on the effect on the thyroid hormone in the body, whether it increases, decreases, or remains normal.
Here are the facts you need to know about goiter:
- Thyroid glands are butterfly-shaped glands located at the front of your neck that make and secrete goiter hormones.
- The thyroid hormone secreted by the thyroid gland affects the function of almost all parts of the body and it is very important that during normal activities the body has a constant supply of thyroid hormone.
- With such vague symptoms as feeling tired and cold, it's no wonder that thyroid disorders or goiter are frequent suspects in many health problems, it's important to evaluate your thyroid function.
- TSH or Thyroid Stimulating Hormone examination is very important to screen for thyroid disorders or dysfunction.
- Compared to men, women are more likely to experience goitre.
- The best way to treat mumps is to get an early diagnosis and prevent it from becoming a significant problem and take action to minimize its impact on your body.
- Stress and many other factors will make your goiter worse.
- Mumps need to be treated before and during pregnancy.
- With the amount of information available online , it's increasingly difficult to figure out what is true and what certain myths can be harmful to your health.
Article written by dr. Roi P. Sibarani, SpPD-KEMD, FES (Internal Medicine - Diabetes & Endocrine Consultant at EMC Sentul Hospital).