Lifestyle & Chronic Conditions
Nontoxic diffuse goiter
Moderate
ICD-10: E04 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: गलगंड · தமிழ்: கழுத்து வீக்கம் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಗಂಡಮಾಲೆ · తెలుగు: గలగండం · বাংলা: গলগণ্ড · मराठी: घेंगा · ગુજરાતી: ગોલિયો
About this condition
This is an enlarged thyroid gland that causes neck swelling but occurs without thyroid hormone imbalance, meaning the gland still functions normally. It can develop due to various non-toxic causes including dietary factors, and may cause cosmetic concerns or pressure symptoms if the enlargement becomes significant.
Common symptoms
neck swelling
visible goiter
feeling of tightness in throat
difficulty swallowing
breathing difficulty
cough
When to see a doctor: within 2 weeks if swelling noticed
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | गलगंड · गले में सूजन · घेंघा · थायरॉइड बढ़ना |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | கழுத்து வீக்கம் · தைராய்டு வீக்கம் · கழலை · கழுத்துப் புடைப்பு |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಗಂಡಮಾಲೆ · ಕುತ್ತಿಗೆ ಊತ · ಥೈರಾಯ್ಡ್ ಊತ · ಗಂಟಲು ಗಡ್ಡೆ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | గలగండం · మెడ వాపు · థైరాయిడ్ వాపు · గొంతు ముద్ద |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | গলগণ্ড · গলা ফোলা · থাইরয়েড ফোলা · ঘ্যাগ |
| Marathi (मराठी) | घेंगा · मानेची सूज · थायरॉईड वाढणे · गळ्याचा गोळा |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | ગોલિયો · ગળાનો સોજો · થાઇરોઇડ સોજો · ગળામાં ગઠ્ઠો |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Nontoxic diffuse goiter?
neck swelling, visible goiter, feeling of tightness in throat, difficulty swallowing, breathing difficulty, cough.
When should I see a doctor?
within 2 weeks if swelling noticed
Is Nontoxic diffuse goiter common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Nontoxic diffuse goiter?
Severity is classified as Moderate. within 2 weeks if 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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