What is the symtoms of goiter?

Lump in neck: Goiter literally means an enlarged thyroid gland. This can be due to many reasons including hyperactivity of it or be related to reduced activity of it. The most common symptom is difficulty swallowing. The most common sign is a lump in the front portion of your neck. Any additional symptoms will be related to to its associated with either increased or decreased production of the thyroid hormone.

Big thyroid: A goiter is an enlargement of the thyroid gland. Sometimes they cause no symptoms. If the goiter is large enough, it can cause a visible lump in your throat; it can compress your airway and make it difficult to breathe, particularly when lying flat. It can cause difficulty swallowing, and even voice hoarseness.