Goitre

Goitres are usually small and do not cause symptoms. A large goitre may cause coughing, a tight throat, hoarseness and difficulty swallowing.

Treatments for a goitre include medicines, hormone therapy and sometimes surgery. Goitres with no symptoms do not usually need treatment.

Causes for a goitre include problems with your thyroid gland, puberty, the menopause and not enough iodine in your diet.

A goitre is a swelling of the thyroid gland that causes a lump in the front of your neck.