Does a thick neck mean hyperthyroidism

Hyperthyroidism refers to hyperthyroidism, thick neck is not necessarily hyperthyroidism.

There are many causes of thick neck, in addition to hyperthyroidism, may also be simple goiter, mainly related to iodine deficiency. When the body lacks iodine, thyroid will compensate for hyperplasia, enlargement, in an effort to synthesize more thyroid hormones to meet the body's needs, but thyroid function may be normal at this time. Thyroiditis may also lead to thick neck, such as Hashimoto's thyroiditis. In different stages of the disease, thyroid gland may be enlarged, accompanied by changes in thyroid function. Therefore, it is not judged as hyperthyroidism only by thick neck. It needs to be comprehensively judged and differentiated by clinical symptoms, signs, laboratory tests, etc.

If thick neck is found, it should be promptly treated for detailed examination in order to clarify the cause and take corresponding treatment measures.