Question

What is the cause of goiter? write the main symptoms of goiter

Answer 1

Goiter :

1. It is caused due to the deficiency of iodine.
2. The thyroid present in our throat swells up.
3. Goiter is more common in people living in hilly or inland regions , where iodine is lacking in water and vegetables grown in those areas.

Symptoms:

1. It can show symptoms like swelling of the throat as well as coughs.
2. It can lead to difficulty in breathing.
3. Even swallowing of food can get difficult if the throat swelling is severe.