Swollen neck
You’d notice if your glands enlarged overnight, but a goiter — a swelling at the front of the neck — can be more insidious. It may indicate Graves’ disease, an overactive thyroid condition that is most common in women aged between 20 and 50, especially likely if your eyes are also prominent and you’re losing weight.
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