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Are you prone to a problem with 'Goiter'? Find your imbalances and create a diet for your Weight by taking the free weight loss quiz:

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AYURVEDA PERSPECTIVE ON GOITER

A goiter or enlarged thyroid may be due to various factors, including low iodine, excess iodine, hyperthyroid, or hypothyroid, or thyroiditis. Basically anything that stresses the thyroid gland can cause a goiter.

Disclaimer: 'Goiter' could be serious and should be checked by a medical doctor.

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WHAT HAS ALREADY HELPED YOU HEAL GOITER?

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DIET REMEDIES FOR 'GOITER'

Answer some questions about how foods make you feel. Then you'll receive a full food report customized for you.
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HERBS & SUPPLEMENTS FOR 'GOITER'

Please check with your medical doctor before making any changes to your health & wellness routine, and for the proper use of these products.
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DISCLAIMER: The pathogenesis of each person's condition is unique, and so the diet must be fit to the individual and the unique root causes of the condition in your body. The information on this page is for educational purposes only and should not be used to treat a medical condition. It is not a substitute for medical care. Please check with your doctor before making any changes to your health and wellness routine.

HOW TO ADDRESS ISSUES IN STAGE OF DISEASE #4

GOITER IS IN STAGE OF DISEASE #4 - TISSUE DISEASE

If you have symptoms in this category it means your imbalances have overwhelmed your body's resistance causing a full-fledged disease. Once imbalance reaches this stage it is more likely to cause acute or chronic conditions. You might be tempted to focus your attention on fighting symptoms in this category, but dismiss earlier warning signs of imbalance - i.e. symptoms in the stage 1 category. It is ideal to find and address the root causes weakening your system and remove them first. This ensures you are not adding fuel to the fire of disease. Once the root causes are removed, you can work on addressing the disease head on along with strengthening your body. This typically yields a quicker recovery and prevents recurrence. Ayurveda's preventative approach suggests you pay careful attention to every stage of disease development. (See all disease stages on JB)

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AVOID DIETS, LIFESTYLES & HERBS THAT AGGRAVATE THESE EFFECTS

According to Ayurveda, one or more of the following doshas and biocharacteristics may aggravate 'Goiter'. If you have an excess of one of these doshas or biocharacteristics below, Ayurveda recommends reducing foods and lifestyle habits that aggravate them. Click on the biocharacteristic to learn what foods and lifestyle habits should be reduced.

Symptoms Tell A Story

The first step to healing is learning patterns from your symptoms. Symptoms are clues that reveal underlying imbalances. Symptoms show you where your body is weakened. Ultimately, all disease has a root in tissues too weak to defend itself. Ayurveda describes these patterns of weakness using doshas & biocharacteristics. If you notice a biocharacteristic or dosha appears next to many of your symptoms, it helps you establish a pattern that may be systemic.
BIOCHARACTERISTICFOODS TO AVOIDDO YOU HAVE THIS IMBALANCE?
TOXIC

ABOUT TOXIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

A substance that causes toxicity in the body, or that harms the body.

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 AVOID TOXIC FOODS THAT MAY AGGRAVATE GOITER
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Biocharacteristics of 482 People Reporting Goiter

On average the biocharacteristics of people reporting Goiter were more aggravated than 60% of other symptoms. From the 482 people who reported Goiter in this research study of 74,671 individuals, average deviation in biocharacteristic levels were the following:

BIOCHARACTERISTIC

PERCENTILE

%CASES (#)

#IMBALANCE

Sweet
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90.5% avg client level
34.9% (168) of cases
9,650 have Sweet constitution
Oily
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89.1% avg client level
33.2% (160) of cases
9,587 have Oily constitution
Kapha
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87.5% avg client level
42.9% (207) of cases
12,745 have Kapha constitution
Salty
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83.2% avg client level
38.6% (186) of cases
7,179 have Salty constitution
Toxic Aggravates
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82.4% avg client level
36.3% (175) of cases
7,099 have Toxic constitution
Gooey
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73.9% avg client level
22.0% (106) of cases
7,069 have Gooey constitution
Heavy
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72.9% avg client level
35.5% (171) of cases
9,738 have Heavy constitution
Hot
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66.6% avg client level
25.1% (121) of cases
7,949 have Hot constitution
Pungent
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63.7% avg client level
18.0% (87) of cases
6,802 have Pungent constitution
Pitta
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50.0% avg client level
31.1% (150) of cases
10,540 have Pitta constitution
Bitter
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35.9% avg client level
22.2% (107) of cases
8,626 have Bitter constitution
Cold
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22.1% avg client level
20.7% (100) of cases
8,107 have Cold constitution
Astringent
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21.5% avg client level
22.4% (108) of cases
8,068 have Astringent constitution
Vata
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21.2% avg client level
28.8% (139) of cases
11,554 have Vata constitution
Dry
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17.4% avg client level
19.9% (96) of cases
9,009 have Dry constitution
Light
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17.1% avg client level
22.6% (109) of cases
9,391 have Light constitution
Sour
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16.4% avg client level
22.4% (108) of cases
7,528 have Sour constitution
Difficult
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12.7% avg client level
35.1% (169) of cases
8,532 have Difficult constitution

Risk Factors of Goiter

Below you will see general risk factors as well as the greatest risk factors, i.e. those who were also more likely to report Goiter. Overall, 1.44% of people surveyed in this research study reported Goiter.

SYMPTOM (Cases)

Cases With Both

% Reporting This

Increase from 1.44%

Review These Common Risk Factors

Feel overweight (25362)
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365 cases with both
1.4% of cases
insignificant difference
Hyperactive, quick (19615)
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102 cases with both
0.5% of cases
70% less often
Fatigue / tired (16721)
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266 cases with both
1.6% of cases
10% more often
Female (26227)
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394 cases with both
1.5% of cases
insignificant difference
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Grave's Disease (229)
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34
Small number of cases
cases with both
14.8% of cases
930% more often
Hashimoto's Thyroiditis (1627)
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114 cases with both
7% of cases
390% more often
Hyperparathyroid (166)
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11
Small number of cases
cases with both
6.6% of cases
360% more often
Hyperthyroid (780)
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50 cases with both
6.4% of cases
340% more often
Rheumatic Fever (146)
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8
Small number of cases
cases with both
5.5% of cases
280% more often
Atherosclerosis (189)
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9
Small number of cases
cases with both
4.8% of cases
230% more often
Brown coating tongue (279)
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13
Small number of cases
cases with both
4.7% of cases
230% more often
Neuralgia (784)
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37
Small number of cases
cases with both
4.7% of cases
230% more often
Hypothyroid (5573)
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245 cases with both
4.4% of cases
210% more often
Radiation (Current or Past) (486)
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19
Small number of cases
cases with both
3.9% of cases
170% more often
Gout (451)
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17
Small number of cases
cases with both
3.8% of cases
160% more often
Convulsions (156)
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6
Small number of cases
cases with both
3.8% of cases
160% more often
Carbuncle (209)
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8
Small number of cases
cases with both
3.8% of cases
160% more often
Autoimmune Disorders (5726)
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212 cases with both
3.7% of cases
160% more often
Cardiac Insufficiency (139)
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5
Small number of cases
cases with both
3.6% of cases
150% more often
Laryngitis (906)
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32
Small number of cases
cases with both
3.5% of cases
140% more often
Fever (Current) (294)
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10
Small number of cases
cases with both
3.4% of cases
140% more often
Pancreatitis (498)
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17
Small number of cases
cases with both
3.4% of cases
140% more often
Uterine Fibroids (2888)
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96 cases with both
3.3% of cases
130% more often
Currently pregnant (155)
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5
Small number of cases
cases with both
3.2% of cases
120% more often
Emphysema (124)
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4
Small number of cases
cases with both
3.2% of cases
120% more often
Lump in throat (2115)
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68 cases with both
3.2% of cases
120% more often
Pus in stool (292)
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9
Small number of cases
cases with both
3.1% of cases
120% more often
Pelvic Congestion Syndrome (227)
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7
Small number of cases
cases with both
3.1% of cases
120% more often
Seizures (452)
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14
Small number of cases
cases with both
3.1% of cases
120% more often
Mononucleosis (Past) (2257)
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69 cases with both
3.1% of cases
120% more often
Multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS) (2279)
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71 cases with both
3.1% of cases
120% more often
High Blood Sugar (1860)
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57 cases with both
3.1% of cases
120% more often
Prolapsed Uterus (769)
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23
Small number of cases
cases with both
3% of cases
110% more often
Purpura (429)
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13
Small number of cases
cases with both
3% of cases
110% more often
Dysentery (203)
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6
Small number of cases
cases with both
3% of cases
110% more often
Swollen joints (2624)
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79 cases with both
3% of cases
110% more often
Gastric bypass surgery (437)
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13
Small number of cases
cases with both
3% of cases
110% more often
Swollen lymph nodes (2365)
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69 cases with both
2.9% of cases
100% more often
Prolapsed Bladder (690)
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20
Small number of cases
cases with both
2.9% of cases
100% more often
Crohn's Disease (341)
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10
Small number of cases
cases with both
2.9% of cases
100% more often
Duodenal Ulcer (373)
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11
Small number of cases
cases with both
2.9% of cases
100% more often
Endometriosis (2421)
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70 cases with both
2.9% of cases
100% more often
Cancer (1357)
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39
Small number of cases
cases with both
2.9% of cases
100% more often
Nasal Polyps (787)
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23
Small number of cases
cases with both
2.9% of cases
100% more often
Liver Sore (883)
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26
Small number of cases
cases with both
2.9% of cases
100% more often
Hiatal Hernia (1911)
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54 cases with both
2.8% of cases
90% more often
Osteoarthritis (3252)
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92 cases with both
2.8% of cases
90% more often
Rheumatoid Arthritis (1204)
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34
Small number of cases
cases with both
2.8% of cases
90% more often
Fatty deposits/lipoma (2372)
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67 cases with both
2.8% of cases
90% more often
Under a physician's care (5319)
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147 cases with both
2.8% of cases
90% more often
Bones brittle / break easily (575)
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16
Small number of cases
cases with both
2.8% of cases
90% more often
Diverticulosis / Diverticulitis (1940)
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52 cases with both
2.7% of cases
90% more often
Swollen lymph nodes - neck (5244)
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142 cases with both
2.7% of cases
90% more often
Herniated disc / back injury (2846)
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78 cases with both
2.7% of cases
90% more often
Hysterectomy (3069)
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84 cases with both
2.7% of cases
90% more often
Whooping Cough (232)
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6
Small number of cases
cases with both
2.6% of cases
80% more often
Kidney / Bladder Stones (1849)
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48
Small number of cases
cases with both
2.6% of cases
80% more often
Bronchitis (3856)
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101 cases with both
2.6% of cases
80% more often
Epilepsy (190)
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5
Small number of cases
cases with both
2.6% of cases
80% more often
Blood or pus in mucus (462)
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12
Small number of cases
cases with both
2.6% of cases
80% more often
Skin tags numerous (5681)
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148 cases with both
2.6% of cases
80% more often
Boils (1160)
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30
Small number of cases
cases with both
2.6% of cases
80% more often
Skin Infection (608)
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16
Small number of cases
cases with both
2.6% of cases
80% more often
Tendinitis (2623)
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69 cases with both
2.6% of cases
80% more often
Prolapsed colon (272)
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7
Small number of cases
cases with both
2.6% of cases
80% more often
Sleep Apnea (2359)
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62 cases with both
2.6% of cases
80% more often
Fatty Liver (2700)
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70 cases with both
2.6% of cases
80% more often
Post Menopausal (6871)
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170 cases with both
2.5% of cases
70% more often
Gallstones / Attack (1914)
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48
Small number of cases
cases with both
2.5% of cases
70% more often
Osteoporosis / Osteopenia (2605)
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65 cases with both
2.5% of cases
70% more often
Kidney Infection (1649)
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42
Small number of cases
cases with both
2.5% of cases
70% more often
Celiac Disease (1108)
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28
Small number of cases
cases with both
2.5% of cases
70% more often
Stomach Ulcer (1449)
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36
Small number of cases
cases with both
2.5% of cases
70% more often
Tongue deviates to right/left (484)
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12
Small number of cases
cases with both
2.5% of cases
70% more often
Difficulty Swallowing (2999)
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75 cases with both
2.5% of cases
70% more often
Pneumonia (2799)
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71 cases with both
2.5% of cases
70% more often
Cysts (3366)
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84 cases with both
2.5% of cases
70% more often
Drug/penicillin allergy (5683)
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140 cases with both
2.5% of cases
70% more often
Insulin Resistance (2202)
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55 cases with both
2.5% of cases
70% more often
Skin problems on Abdomen (1865)
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46
Small number of cases
cases with both
2.5% of cases
70% more often
Painful rash (516)
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13
Small number of cases
cases with both
2.5% of cases
70% more often
Staph infection (1066)
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27
Small number of cases
cases with both
2.5% of cases
70% more often
Unsupportive environment (3565)
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88 cases with both
2.5% of cases
70% more often
Joint pain after eating (712)
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18
Small number of cases
cases with both
2.5% of cases
70% more often
Dislocated shoulder / ribs / etc (1069)
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27
Small number of cases
cases with both
2.5% of cases
70% more often
Hypoglycemic (2714)
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67 cases with both
2.5% of cases
70% more often
Lungs Irritated / Inflamed (1038)
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26
Small number of cases
cases with both
2.5% of cases
70% more often
Chronic cough (1911)
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48
Small number of cases
cases with both
2.5% of cases
70% more often
Diabetes (Adult Onset Type II) (1568)
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37
Small number of cases
cases with both
2.4% of cases
70% more often
Fainting (2169)
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51 cases with both
2.4% of cases
70% more often
Hoarse Voice (4563)
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111 cases with both
2.4% of cases
70% more often
Fistula (425)
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10
Small number of cases
cases with both
2.4% of cases
70% more often
Sciatica (4357)
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103 cases with both
2.4% of cases
70% more often
Gallbladder Inflammation (1070)
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26
Small number of cases
cases with both
2.4% of cases
70% more often
Fibromyalgia (3094)
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74 cases with both
2.4% of cases
70% more often
H pylori infection (1025)
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25
Small number of cases
cases with both
2.4% of cases
70% more often
Taking Western pharmaceuticals (6618)
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162 cases with both
2.4% of cases
70% more often
Leaky Gut Syndrome (4834)
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115 cases with both
2.4% of cases
70% more often
Oozing Sores on Skin (292)
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7
Small number of cases
cases with both
2.4% of cases
70% more often
Liver spots numerous (3200)
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78 cases with both
2.4% of cases
70% more often
Scabies (211)
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Small number of cases
cases with both
2.4% of cases
70% more often

Complications of Those Reporting Goiter

In this research study, people who report Goiter were likely to report the following:

REPORTS

CASES WITH BOTH

INCREASE

%

NORMALLY

Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
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114 cases with both
+4.9 times more likely
24% of cases
4.88% (1,627 cases)
Hyperthyroid
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50 cases with both
+4.8 times more likely
10% of cases
2.1% (780 cases)
Hypothyroid
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245 cases with both
+3.4 times more likely
51% of cases
15.17% (5,573 cases)
Neuralgia
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37 cases with both
+3.1 times more likely
8% of cases
2.54% (784 cases)
Pancreatitis
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17 cases with both
+3.1 times more likely
4% of cases
1.3% (498 cases)
Autoimmune Disorders
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212 cases with both
+2.9 times more likely
44% of cases
15.16% (5,726 cases)
Prolonged bleeding when cut (Poor clotting)
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25 cases with both
+2.9 times more likely
5% of cases
1.74% (1,259 cases)
Gout
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17 cases with both
+2.9 times more likely
4% of cases
1.4% (451 cases)
Purpura
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13 cases with both
+2.7 times more likely
3% of cases
1.11% (429 cases)
Laryngitis
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32 cases with both
+2.5 times more likely
7% of cases
2.78% (906 cases)
Multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS)
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71 cases with both
+2.4 times more likely
15% of cases
6.22% (2,279 cases)
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Seizures
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14 cases with both
+2.4 times more likely
3% of cases
1.25% (452 cases)
Gastric bypass surgery
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13 cases with both
+2.4 times more likely
3% of cases
1.26% (437 cases)
Radiation (Current or Past)
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19 cases with both
+2.4 times more likely
4% of cases
1.69% (486 cases)
Exercise aggravates symptoms
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123 cases with both
+2.3 times more likely
26% of cases
11.1% (5,106 cases)
Lump in throat
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68 cases with both
+2.3 times more likely
14% of cases
6.17% (2,115 cases)
Uterine Fibroids
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96 cases with both
+2.2 times more likely
20% of cases
8.89% (2,888 cases)
Fatty Liver
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70 cases with both
+2.2 times more likely
15% of cases
6.76% (2,700 cases)
Fatty deposits/lipoma
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67 cases with both
+2.2 times more likely
14% of cases
6.41% (2,372 cases)
Hiatal Hernia
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54 cases with both
+2.2 times more likely
11% of cases
5.05% (1,911 cases)
Swollen lymph nodes
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69 cases with both
+2.2 times more likely
14% of cases
6.44% (2,365 cases)
Diverticulosis / Diverticulitis
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52 cases with both
+2.2 times more likely
11% of cases
5.07% (1,940 cases)
High Blood Sugar
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57 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
12% of cases
5.62% (1,860 cases)
Liver Sore
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26 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
5% of cases
2.35% (883 cases)
Swollen lymph nodes - neck
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142 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
29% of cases
13.69% (5,244 cases)
Diabetes (Adult Onset Type II)
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37 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
8% of cases
3.79% (1,568 cases)
Celiac Disease
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28 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
6% of cases
2.85% (1,108 cases)
Difficulty Swallowing
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75 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
16% of cases
7.64% (2,999 cases)
Osteoarthritis
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92 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
19% of cases
9.08% (3,252 cases)
Swollen joints
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79 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
16% of cases
7.66% (2,624 cases)
Painful menstruation & menstrual cramps
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218 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
45% of cases
21.59% (13,471 cases)
Ulcerative Colitis
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13 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
3% of cases
1.44% (568 cases)
Endometriosis
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70 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
15% of cases
7.26% (2,421 cases)
Cancer
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39 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
8% of cases
3.88% (1,357 cases)
Nasal Polyps
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23 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
5% of cases
2.43% (787 cases)
Unable to exercise due to Injury, disease, breathlessness, etc
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78 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
16% of cases
7.8% (3,400 cases)
Prolapsed Uterus
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23 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
5% of cases
2.45% (769 cases)
Rheumatoid Arthritis
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34 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
7% of cases
3.45% (1,204 cases)
Abdominal surgery
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22 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
5% of cases
2.47% (1,336 cases)
Gallstones / Attack
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48 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
10% of cases
4.95% (1,914 cases)
Kidney Infection
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42 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
9% of cases
4.49% (1,649 cases)
Skin tags numerous
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148 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
31% of cases
15.54% (5,681 cases)
Staph infection
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27 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
6% of cases
3.01% (1,066 cases)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
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13 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
3% of cases
1.51% (555 cases)
Painful rash
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13 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
3% of cases
1.51% (516 cases)
Parasite passed in stool
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8 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
2% of cases
1.01% (353 cases)
Kidney / Bladder Stones
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48 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
10% of cases
5.11% (1,849 cases)
Pneumonia
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71 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
15% of cases
7.7% (2,799 cases)
Boils
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30 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
6% of cases
3.08% (1,160 cases)
Prolapsed Bladder
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20 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
4% of cases
2.07% (690 cases)
Leaky Gut Syndrome
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115 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
24% of cases
12.42% (4,834 cases)
Hoarse Voice
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111 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
23% of cases
11.92% (4,563 cases)
Mononucleosis (Past)
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69 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
14% of cases
7.26% (2,257 cases)
Dislocated shoulder / ribs / etc
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27 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
6% of cases
3.12% (1,069 cases)
Slow, heavy digestion
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211 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
44% of cases
22.89% (21,898 cases)
Fibromyalgia
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74 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
15% of cases
7.84% (3,094 cases)
Stomach Ulcer
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36 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
7% of cases
3.67% (1,449 cases)
Joint pain after eating
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18 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
4% of cases
2.1% (712 cases)
Insulin Resistance
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55 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
11% of cases
5.8% (2,202 cases)
Skin problems on Abdomen
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46 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
10% of cases
5.29% (1,865 cases)
Herniated disc / back injury
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78 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
16% of cases
8.53% (2,846 cases)
Puffy / swollen skin
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93 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
19% of cases
10.17% (3,944 cases)
Sleep Apnea
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62 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
13% of cases
6.97% (2,359 cases)
Hypoglycemic
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67 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
14% of cases
7.54% (2,714 cases)
Bronchitis
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101 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
21% of cases
11.33% (3,856 cases)
Hysterectomy
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84 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
17% of cases
9.22% (3,069 cases)
Keloids
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39 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
8% of cases
4.34% (1,593 cases)
Low basal body temperature
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123 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
26% of cases
14.13% (5,258 cases)
Hirsutism / Female Facial Hair on Chin
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27 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
6% of cases
3.29% (1,304 cases)
Cysts
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84 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
17% of cases
9.34% (3,366 cases)
Drug/penicillin allergy
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140 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
29% of cases
16.01% (5,683 cases)
Tendinitis
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69 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
14% of cases
7.75% (2,623 cases)
Fistula
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10 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
2% of cases
1.11% (425 cases)
Fainting
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51 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
11% of cases
6.15% (2,169 cases)
H pylori infection
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25 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
5% of cases
2.8% (1,025 cases)
Blisters
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14 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
3% of cases
1.68% (609 cases)
Heart Murmur
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66 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
14% of cases
7.86% (2,889 cases)
Non-healing sore / ulcer
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18 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
4% of cases
2.25% (816 cases)
Chronic Infection
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33 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
7% of cases
3.94% (1,413 cases)
Under a physician's care
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147 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
30% of cases
16.92% (5,319 cases)
Tonsillectomy
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110 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
23% of cases
13.01% (5,150 cases)
Skin Infection
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16 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
3% of cases
1.7% (608 cases)
Interstitial Cystitis
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19 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
4% of cases
2.27% (878 cases)
Appendectomy
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52 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
11% of cases
6.26% (2,496 cases)
Shingles
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33 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
7% of cases
3.99% (1,445 cases)
Scoliosis
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62 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
13% of cases
7.43% (2,558 cases)
Lungs Irritated / Inflamed
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26 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
5% of cases
2.86% (1,038 cases)
Impacted Fecal Matter
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30 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
6% of cases
3.44% (1,293 cases)
Glaucoma
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8 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
2% of cases
1.15% (430 cases)
Hepatitis (Past/Current)
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18 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
4% of cases
2.31% (790 cases)
Raised & bumpy rash
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37 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
8% of cases
4.62% (1,605 cases)
Liver spots numerous
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78 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
16% of cases
9.24% (3,200 cases)
Detergent allergy
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70 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
15% of cases
8.69% (3,204 cases)
Gallbladder Inflammation
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26 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
5% of cases
2.9% (1,070 cases)
Unsupportive environment
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88 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
18% of cases
10.49% (3,565 cases)
Chronic cough
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48 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
10% of cases
5.83% (1,911 cases)
High Cholesterol
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150 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
31% of cases
18.08% (6,934 cases)
Citrus allergy
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13 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
3% of cases
1.75% (670 cases)
Famine / Underfed in Childhood
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43 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
9% of cases
5.25% (1,923 cases)
Feet or Ankles Swelling
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187 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
39% of cases
22.82% (8,846 cases)
Bones brittle / break easily
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16 cases with both
+1.7 times more likely
3% of cases
1.76% (575 cases)

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