What are the symptoms of goitre? How to cure goitre? And what are the preventions?

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Hello,

Thanks for your query on Lybrate

"As" per your clinical history is concerned the main symptoms of goiter is -

a)A visible swelling at the base of your neck that may be particularly obvious when you shave

b)A tight feeling in your throat

c)Coughing

d)Hoarseness

e)Difficulty swallowing

f)Difficulty breathing

Do take treatment as per clinical finding and result of [T3, T4 & TSH]

For prevention do follow like this -[Hypo/Hyper]

1)For [Hypo]Get enough iodine. To ensure that you get enough iodine, use iodized salt or eat seafood or seaweed .You can take shrimp and other shellfish are particularly high in iodine. If you live near the coast, locally grown fruits and vegetables are likely to contain some iodine, too, as are cow's milk and yogurt.Everyone needs about 150 micrograms of iodine a day (the amount of slightly less than half a teaspoon of iodized salt).

2)For [hyper ]Reduce iodine consumption. Getting too much iodine sometimes leads to goiter. If excess iodine is a problem, avoid iodine-fortified salt, shellfish, seaweed and iodine supplements.

Hope that helps

Udaya Nath Sahoo · Accepted Answer