Differentiate between Simple goitre and Exophthalmic goitre

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Simple goitre:
Simple goitre is a condition caused by insufficient secretion of thyroxine hormone, resulting in swelling of the neck region, as the thyroid gland enlarges.
Exophthalmic goitre:
It is a disorder caused due to excessive secretion of thyroxine hormone, resulting in bulging of eyes, increased metabolic rate, weight loss, and breathlessness.
Difference parameter Simple goitre Exophthalmic goitre
Cause It is caused due to under secretions by thyroid gland. It is caused due to over secretions by thyroid gland.
Symptom Swelling in the neck due to enlargement of thyroid. Protruding eyes, weight loss due to increased metabolism, breathlessness.
Deficiency Deficiency of Iodine is observed No such deficiency is observed
Metabolic Rate An individual has a lower metabolic rate. An individual has a higher metabolic rate.
Body Temperature An individual has a lower body temperature. An individual has a higher body temperature.

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Difference parameter	Simple goitre	Exophthalmic goitre
Cause	It is caused due to under secretions by thyroid gland.	It is caused due to over secretions by thyroid gland.
Symptom	Swelling in the neck due to enlargement of thyroid.	Protruding eyes, weight loss due to increased metabolism, breathlessness.
Deficiency	Deficiency of Iodine is observed	No such deficiency is observed
Metabolic Rate	An individual has a lower metabolic rate.	An individual has a higher metabolic rate.
Body Temperature	An individual has a lower body temperature.	An individual has a higher body temperature.