What is Goiter?

Goiter is a symptom that people may experience for many reasons. It can be related to infections, chronic conditions, injuries, medication effects, or other health changes. The presence of this symptom alone does not diagnose any condition.

If you have Goiter that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.

Possible conditions associated with Goiter

The following conditions have been associated with Goiter. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.

AA amyloidosis

AA amyloidosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.

Anaplastic thyroid carcinoma

Anaplastic thyroid carcinoma is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.

Autosomal dominant progressive external ophthalmoplegia

Autosomal dominant progressive external ophthalmoplegia is a medical condition that may be associated with various sympt...

Graves Disease

An autoimmune condition causing hyperthyroidism, often with eye changes (bulging eyes) and goiter.

Hashimoto Thyroiditis

An autoimmune disease that attacks the thyroid gland and is the most common cause of hypothyroidism.

Hyperthyroidism

A condition in which the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone, speeding up metabolism and causing weight loss...

Isolated thyroid-stimulating hormone deficiency

Isolated thyroid-stimulating hormone deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and ...

Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1

Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.

Pediatric-onset Graves disease

Pediatric-onset Graves disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.

Steroid-responsive encephalopathy associated with autoimmune thyroiditis

Steroid-responsive encephalopathy associated with autoimmune thyroiditis is a medical condition that may be associated w...

TSH-secreting pituitary adenoma

TSH-secreting pituitary adenoma is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.

Thyroid Nodules

Lumps that form in the thyroid gland. Most are benign, but some require evaluation to rule out cancer.

Related symptoms

When to seek medical care

Seek urgent care if Goiter is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.