Having been exposed to high levels of radiation during childhood, such as from X-rays or radiation therapy. Having thyroid conditions like goiter (an enlarged thyroid) or Hashimoto’s thyroiditis.

An enlarged thyroid gland can press against the esophagus, the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach. This pressure can make swallowing difficult or uncomfortable, especially with ...

The thyroid gland is a small butterfly-shaped gland in front of the neck Read on to learn its role and what happens if you ...

enlarged thyroid gland, frequent bowel movements, vision problems or eye irritation. Q. I recall an episode of Seinfeld that got a lot of laughs about man breasts. I have them and it’s not funny.

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They added: “An overactive thyroid can also manifest itself in swelling in the neck from an enlarged thyroid gland, as experienced by our clients. This swelling is usually painless but it can ...

Unless you have one that isn’t functioning properly, you probably haven’t given any thought to your thyroid gland today. Well ...