You’re fiddling with a necklace when suddenly you notice a lump near the base of your throat. Or perhaps you’re yawning and a friend spots a swollen spot on your neck. What gives? Although they can be ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What problems are associated with an enlarged thyroid? The thyroid gland, a small butterfly-shaped gland just below your Adam's apple, is responsible for producing thyroid hormone.

Goiter is an abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland, the butterfly-shaped gland at the base of the neck. While iodine deficiency is a major global cause, both too little and too much iodine can ...

Waking up with a swollen tongue can transform a normal morning into a concerning health situation. This unusual symptom, medically known as glossitis, often catches people off guard and raises ...