More common: 1  Black, tarry stools. 2  blood in the urine or stools. 3  bloody vomit. 4  diarrhea. 5  joint pain. 6  reddening of the skin. 7  sores in the mouth or lips. 8  stomach pain. 9  swelling of the feet or lower legs.
Enlarged thyroid. Goiter (GOI-tur) is an abnormal enlargement of your thyroid gland. Your thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of your neck just below your Adam's apple.Although goiters are usually painless, a large goiter can cause a cough and make it difficult for you to swallow or breathe.nlarged thyroid. Goiter (GOI-tur) is an abnormal enlargement of your thyroid gland. Your thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of your neck just below your Adam's apple.
The main cause is unknown, but thyroid nodules and thyroid enlargement are more common in women than men and increase in frequency with age. Women often develop thyroid enlargement during pregnancy and the menopause. If you have a nodule or swelling in your neck you should see your doctor with a minimum of delay.