Symptoms Of Graves' Disease

Thyroid Gland Enlargement

Thyroid gland enlargement, usually referred to as a goiter, is a common symptom of many different thyroid conditions. Goiters frequently form in patients with Graves' disease and are referred to as diffuse thyrotoxic goiters. Large goiters can cause coughing, difficulty breathing while sleeping, and issues swallowing. The most common cause of a goiter is a lack of dietary iodine, but they can also form in response to hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, and also if a growth develops on the thyroid. Thus, the presence of a goiter indicates some form of thyroid dysfunction, but is not entirely specific to Graves' disease.

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