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Goiter: An enlargement of the thyroid gland. See detailed information below for a list of 77 causes of Goiter, Symptom Checker, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible
causes of Goiter as a symptom.
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medications causing Goiter
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causes of Goiter as a symptom include:
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causes of Goiter
- (Source - Diseases Database)
A swollen thyroid is called a goiter . Most goiters are caused by not enough iodine in the diet. Iodine is a substance found in shellfish and iodized salt. (Source: excerpt from What You Need To Know About Thyroid Cancer: NCI)
A swollen thyroid is called a goiter . ... (Source: excerpt from What You Need To Know About Thyroid Cancer: NCI)
Enlargement of the THYROID GLAND that may increase from about 20 grams to hundreds of grams in human adults. Goiter is observed in individuals with normal thyroid function (euthyroidism), thyroid deficiency (HYPOTHYROIDISM), or hormone overproduction (HYPERTHYROIDISM). Goiter may be congenital or acquired, sporadic or endemic (GOITER, ENDEMIC).
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Abnormally enlarged thyroid gland; can result from under-production or over-production of hormone or from a deficiency of iodine in the diet
- (Source - WordNet 2.1)
Enlargement of the thyroid gland.
- (Source - CRISP)
An enlarged thyroid. It may be caused by too little iodine in the diet or by other conditions. Most goiters are not cancer.
- (Source - National Cancer Institute)
The list below shows some of the causes of Goiter mentioned in various sources:
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This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Goiter. Of the 77 causes of Goiter that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
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The following list of conditions have 'Goiter' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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The following list of medical conditions have Goiter or similar listed as a medical complication in our database. The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear, and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Goiter based
on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:
Thyroid gland enlargement, Thyroid nodule, Goitre
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Subtypes of Goiter:
Swollen thyroid gland (14 causes), Enlarged thyroid gland (12 causes)
Medical Conditions associated with Goiter:
Neck swelling (149 causes), Thyroid symptoms (172 causes), Thyroid problems (154 causes), Swelling symptoms (3730 causes), Neck symptoms (833 causes), Endocrine symptoms (217 causes), Throat symptoms (3410 causes), Respiratory symptoms (5166 causes), Mouth symptoms (6864 causes), Breathing symptoms (3381 causes), Breath symptoms (3023 causes), Head symptoms (10192 causes), Face symptoms (8109 causes)
Symptoms related to Goiter:
Thyroid symptoms (172 causes), Hypothyroidism (106 causes), Hyperthyroidism (41 causes), Neck lump (87 causes), Thyroid gland, T3, T4, Thyroxine, Iodine deficiency, Graves disease (10 causes), Thyroid enlargement (31 causes)
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