Common Symptoms Of Thyroid Disorders You Need To Know

Enlargement of the thyroid gland or goiter

If you notice swelling in the lower front part of your neck, right around your throat area, you could be suffering from an overactive or an underactive (hypothyroidism) thyroid gland. Sometimes, the swelling is also caused by thyroid nodules. Known as a goiter, this enlargement of the thyroid gland is one of the more apparent signs that something is amiss. Your doctor will examine and palpate the area, and will likely order blood work and/or a fine needle biopsy of the thyroid lobes to determine the cause of the enlargement.