Medical specialty :
Endocrinology & Dermatology

 

disease_category:

Endocrine Disorders

 

About Goiter :

Goiter belongs to the Endocrine Disorders group within Endocrinology & Dermatology. Patients may need clinical review, diagnostic testing, and a personalized treatment plan depending on severity, age, medical history, and travel suitability.

 

Primary Symptoms:
Extreme thirst and frequent urination, heat/cold intolerance, unexplained weight gain or loss, severe hair loss, chronic skin rashes, non-healing skin ulcers.

 

Causes: Possible causes may include hormonal imbalance, autoimmune disease, genetic susceptibility, metabolic disease, thyroid/pituitary/adrenal problems, allergy, infection, immune-mediated skin disease, or environmental triggers.

 

Diagnosis: Common evaluation may include hormone tests, blood glucose/HbA1c, thyroid tests, ultrasound, biopsy/FNA when needed, dermatology examination, skin biopsy, autoimmune tests, or metabolic assessment.

 

Treatment options: Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) Biopsy of Thyroid Nodules|Thyroidectomy & Parathyroidectomy