Goitre

The goiter is characterized by an enlarged thyroid gland. The thyroid gland plays important roles in the body, she participates in the control of metabolism and produces hormones.

In people who have goiter can verfivicar an elevation of this gland in the neck. This disease affects about 10% of the population and is more common in women between forty and fifty years.

Treatment and Prevention

The best treatment for the disease will be decided by the doctor. Treatment may include drugs since to surgery to remove the thyroid in some cases. After some types of treatments may be necessary hormone replacement.

Consumption of iodized salt is a good way to prevent diseases, people who present cases of goiter in the family should see a doctor regularly. Also another form of prevention is to avoid exposing the thyroid to radiation.