Shoulder Blade (Scapula) Pain. What is the scapula? The shoulder blade (scapula) is the socket side of the shoulder joint. It is a flat bone which is surrounded by, primarily, the rotator cuff muscle group which attaches between it and the arm (humerus).
All of the symptoms of iodine deficiency are related to its effect on the thyroid: GOITER â Without adequate iodine, the thyroid progressively enlarges (develops a goiter) as it tries to keep up with demand for thyroid hormone production. Worldwide, iodine deficiency is the most common cause of thyroid enlargement and goiter (see Goiter brochure). Within a goiter, nodules can develop. Patients with a large goiter may experience symptoms of choking, especially when lying down, and difficulty swallowing and breathing.
Hashimoto's thyroiditis is the most common cause of hypothyroidism. Learn about the basics of hypothyroidism in our hypothyroidism slideshow. The thyroid gland is always enlarged in Hashimoto's thyroiditis, although only one side may be enlarged enough to feel.ashimoto's thyroiditis is the most common cause of hypothyroidism. Learn about the basics of hypothyroidism in our hypothyroidism slideshow. The thyroid gland is always enlarged in Hashimoto's thyroiditis, although only one side may be enlarged enough to feel.