What is a goitre?
Q: What is a goitre?
A: A goitre is a swelling that occurs in the neck just below the Adam's apple or larynx.
Q: What is another name for goitre?
A: Goitre is also called bronchocele.
Q: What causes goitre?
A: Goitre is caused when the thyroid gland gets larger, usually due to the body not getting enough iodine.
Q: Where in the neck does goitre occur?
A: Goitre occurs in the neck, just below the Adam's apple or larynx.
Q: What is the Latin term for goitre or swelling in the neck?
A: The Latin term for goitre or swelling in the neck is struma.
Q: Is a goitre a serious medical condition?
A: In most cases, goitre is not a serious medical condition, but it can sometimes cause discomfort or difficulty swallowing.
Q: What can cause the body to not get enough iodine and lead to goitre?
A: A diet low in iodine can cause the body to not get enough iodine and lead to goitre.
