Your thyroid gland is responsible for many vital functions inside the body, and when something goes wrong, a number of different conditions can set in. We want to explain some common conditions that affect your thyroid gland, and discuss the treatment options. Below, we take a closer look at some conditions that commonly affect your […]
What Are Substernal Goiters & How Are They Treated?
Your thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland that sits in the front of the neck around your trachea. If your thyroid gland becomes enlarged, a goiter can form in the area. Typically they form outward in the neck region, but in some cases they grow downward towards the chest. These growths are called substernal goiters, […]
The Importance of Not Ignoring Your Goiter
Unfortunately, far too many people subscribe to the notion that a health condition will resolve on its own if they ignore the problem. While that may be true for a minor cold, the vast majority of conditions are best treated if they are actively treated. New research suggests that certain demographic groups are at […]
What is a Goiter & How can it be Treated?
A goiter is categorized as the abnormal enlargement or growth of the thyroid gland. Your thyroid gland sits at the base of the front side of your neck, just below your Adam’s apple, so goiter development occurs in the neck region. But why exactly does a goiter develop, and how is the condition treated? […]
