What is Toxic Goiter?

Description of the disease:

Toxic goiter is a condition caused by excessive production of thyroid hormones, leading to enlargement of the thyroid gland and development of hyperthyroidism symptoms.

Classification:

• Toxic diffuse goiter;
• Toxic nodular goiter;
• Toxic adenomatous goiter.

Symptoms:

• Rapid heartbeat;
• Increased sweating;
• Nervousness;
• Tremor of the hands;
• Weight loss despite increased or preserved appetite;
• Bulging eyes.

Causes:

The main cause of toxic goiter is an autoimmune disease - Graves disease.

Diagnosis:

To diagnose toxic goiter, blood tests, ultrasound examination of the thyroid gland, scintigraphy, and biopsy are performed.

Treatment:

Treatment may include medication, radioactive iodine therapy, or surgical intervention.

Prevention:

Prevention of toxic goiter involves avoiding iodine deficiency and regular medical check-ups.

Doctor:

An endocrinologist treats toxic goiter.