Assertion: goiter | /r/HasProperty | due
Facets:
value: to iodine deficiency
type: CAUSE
value: to cancer
type: CAUSE
value: to autoimmune disease
type: CAUSE
value: to thyroiditis
type: CAUSE
value: to an overactive thyroid
type: CAUSE
value: largely
type: DEGREE
value: to enlargement
type: CAUSE
value: to general enlargement of the gland
type: CAUSE
value: due to the presence of multiple nodules
type: CAUSE
value: to a lack of iodine
type: CAUSE
value: in the united states
type: LOCATION
Source sentences:
text: When a goiter or nodule is due to cancer, the tumor may actually grow into nearby structures, causing pain, hoarseness when nerves to the voice box are invaded, or coughing up blood when the trachea is penetrated.
text: Small doses of iodine (Lugol's or potassium iodine solution) may help when the goiter is due to iodine deficiency.
text: Is the goiter due to cancer?
text: The presence of thyroid autoantibodies will help you to determine if your goiter is due to autoimmune disease or thyroiditis.
text: (Thyroglobulin antibody, TPO antibodies, and Thyroid Stimulating Immunoglobulins) - The presence of thyroid autoantibodies will help you to determine if your goiter is due to autoimmune disease or thyroiditis.
text: Goiter is due to an increase in the size of the thyroid gland.
text: A goiter is an enlargement of the thyroid gland and may be due to general enlargement of the gland or enlargement due to the presence of multiple nodules.
text: When a goiter or nodule is due to cancer, the tumor may actually grow into nearby structures, causing pain, hoarseness when nerves to the voice box are invaded, or coughing up blood when the trachea is penetrated.
text: In the United States, most goiters are due to autoimmune thyroiditis (ie, Hashimoto disease).
text: When a goiter or nodule is due to cancer, the tumor may actually grow into nearby structures, causing pain, hoarseness when nerves to the voice box are invaded, or coughing up blood when the trachea is penetrated.
text: For example, if the goiter was due to an iodine deficiency, you’ll be prescribed iodine supplements.
text: If the goiter is due to hyperthyroidism and Graves’ disease, specialized medication will be used to help shrink the goiter and control hormone production.
text: If your goiter is due to an iodine deficiency, then obviously you will need to correct this deficiency.
text: This treatment is typically used only with large goiters that are causing symptoms due to compression of the trachea or esophagus, or when the goiter is due to cancer.
text: Thyroid hormone replacement pills if the goiter is due to an underactive thyroid
text: Small doses of Lugol's iodine or potassium iodine solution if the goiter is due to a lack of iodine
text: Small does of iodine (in the form of Lugol’s or potassium iodine solution) can be prescribed if the goiter is due to iodine deficiency.
text: However, if your goiter is due to an underactive or overactive thyroid, you may need to take thyroid hormones to regulate its function.
text: For example, when a goiter is due to an overactive thyroid, it can cause nervousness, palpitations, hyperactivity, increased sweating, heat hypersensitivity, fatigue, increased appetite, hair loss, and weight loss.
text: Goiter is largely due to iodine deficiency.