Symptoms
The primary symptom of Goitre is swelling in the neck
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Difficulty swallowing or breathing
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Coughing
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Hoarseness in your voice
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Tight feeling in your throat
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Dizziness when you raise your arm above your head
- High-pitched sound when you breathe (stridor)
Causes
The possible causes and risk factors for Goitre include:
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Iodine deficiency
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Autoimmune disease
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Pregnancy and menopause
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Genetics
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Some medicines (lithium, amiodarone)
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Certain infections, smoking
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Certain foods (soy, peanuts, vegetables in the broccoli family)