What are the 2 types of goiter?

Types of Goiters

  • Simple goiters, which happen when your thyroid gland doesn’t make enough hormones. The thyroid grows larger to make up for this.
  • Endemic goiters.
  • Sporadic or nontoxic goiters, which usually have no known cause.
  • Multinodular goiters, which happen when lumps called nodules grow in your thyroid.

Can a goiter be serious?

A goiter is typically not dangerous, unless the underlying cause of thyroid enlargement is a thyroid cancer. It is important to identify the cause of the goiter to rule out cancer.

What causes sudden goiter?

A goiter can sometimes occur when your thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone (hyperthyroidism). In someone who has Graves’ disease, antibodies produced by the immune system mistakenly attack the thyroid gland, causing it to produce excess thyroxine. This overstimulation causes the thyroid to swell.

Is goiter curable?

Goiters are often harmless and may go away after a short time without treatment. People usually do not need treatment unless the goiter is large and causes bothersome symptoms. Doctors can diagnose a goiter through a physical exam. They may also request blood tests or scans to find out the cause of the goiter.

Should goiters be removed?

Removing all or part of your thyroid gland is an option if you have a large goiter that is uncomfortable or causes difficulty breathing or swallowing or, in some cases, if the goiter is causing hyperthyroidism.

Can goiter be cancerous?

Goiter can be the result of thyroid tumors, which are usually benign, but sometimes malignant. Most thyroid tumors present as discrete nodules, but there are several kinds of thyroid cancer that can cause generalized swelling of the gland.

What foods cause goiter?

Which Foods Contain the Most Goitrogens?

  • Bok choy.
  • Broccoli.
  • Brussels sprouts.
  • Cabbage.
  • Cauliflower.
  • Collard greens.
  • Horseradish.
  • Kale.