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What is a goitre?
A goitre is simply an enlarged thyroid gland. There are many possible causes, including:
- overactive/under active thyroid gland
- normally functioning thyroid gland containing nodules.
A goitre may require removal for cosmetic reasons, but it may also cause compressive symptoms due to pressure on the trachea and oesophagus, making breathing and swallowing difficult.
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