Is a swollen thyroid bad?
A swollen thyroid--which doctors call goiter--can be caused by a variety of conditions, reports the Mayo Clinic. Because some of these conditions, such as thyroid cancer, are serious, a physician should be consulted if the thyroid is enlarged. Autoimmune disorders cause the thyroid gland to swell.
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About Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid cancer is cancer of the thyroid gland. This gland controls many things like weight, blood pressure, body temperature, and heart rate. Cancer.gov estimates new cases and deaths from thyroid cancer in the United States in 2010 will be: New Cases: 44,670 Deaths: 1,690
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