NUTRITION
MALNUTRITION
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An enlarged thyroid gland
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A vitamin C deficiency
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Malnutrition
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -A goitre is a lump or swelling at the front of the neck caused by a swollen thyroid. The thyroid is a small gland in your neck that makes hormones. Goitres are not usually serious but should be checked by a GP.
Detailed explanation-2: -Goitre:-a swelling of the neck due to enlargement of the thyroid gland.This may be due to lack of dietary lodine, which is necessary for the production of attempt to increase the output of hormone. This was the cause of endemic goitre, formerly common in regions where the diet lacked iodine.
Detailed explanation-3: -A goiter is used to describe any enlarged thyroid gland. The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located in your neck.
Detailed explanation-4: -If your thyroid continues to enlarge, it may compress the surrounding structures and may cause difficulty in breathing and swallowing and hoarseness. If the goiter is a sign of another thyroid disease like Graves’ disease or Hashimoto’s disease, the prognosis depends on the underlying cause of thyroid enlargement.