Nutritional & Blood Disorders
Iodine-deficiency related diffuse (endemic) goiter
Moderate
ICD-10: E01 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: घेंघा रोग · தமிழ்: கழுத்துக் கட்டி · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಕುತ್ತಿಗೆ ಊತ · తెలుగు: మెడ వాపు · বাংলা: ঘ্যাগ রোগ · मराठी: घेंगा · ગુજરાતી: ગોલિયો
About this condition
This is a swelling of the thyroid gland in the neck caused by insufficient iodine in the diet, common in certain hilly regions of India. The enlarged thyroid appears as a visible lump in the throat and can cause difficulty swallowing or breathing if it grows large, though it is preventable with adequate iodized salt consumption.
Common symptoms
neck swelling
visible lump in throat
difficulty swallowing
breathing difficulty
cough
hoarseness
When to see a doctor: within 1-2 weeks if neck swelling noticed
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | घेंघा रोग · गले में सूजन · आयोडीन की कमी से गलगंड · गले में गांठ |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | கழுத்துக் கட்டி · தொண்டை வீக்கம் · கழலை நோய் · அயோடின் குறைபாடு வீக்கம் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಕುತ್ತಿಗೆ ಊತ · ಗಂಟಲು ಗಡ್ಡೆ · ಗಂಡಮಾಲೆ · ಅಯೋಡಿನ್ ಕೊರತೆ ಊತ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | మెడ వాపు · గొంతు ముద్ద · గలగండం · అయోడిన్ లోపం వాపు |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | ঘ্যাগ রোগ · গলা ফোলা · গলার গোটা · আয়োডিনের ঘাটতি ফোলা |
| Marathi (मराठी) | घेंगा · मानेला सूज · गळ्यात गाठ · आयोडीनच्या कमतरतेचा घेंगा |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | ગોલિયો · ગળામાં સોજો · ગળામાં ગાંઠ · આયોડીનની ઉણપનો સોજો |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Iodine-deficiency related diffuse (endemic) goiter?
neck swelling, visible lump in throat, difficulty swallowing, breathing difficulty, cough, hoarseness.
When should I see a doctor?
within 1-2 weeks if neck swelling noticed
Is Iodine-deficiency related diffuse (endemic) goiter common in India?
This condition is commonly seen in Himalayan regions, Northeast states, Sub-Himalayan belt and is more prevalent during year-round season.
How serious is Iodine-deficiency related diffuse (endemic) goiter?
Severity is classified as Moderate. within 1-2 weeks if neck swelling noticed.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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