What Are the Causes of Swollen Thyroid Glands?
The thyroid gland, a bow-tie shaped gland located at the front of the neck, produces chemicals that regulate the body’s energy level. Several factors can make thyroid glands swell and they differ in varying parts of the world, reports MayoClinic.com. Many of the conditions that cause goiter, the technical name for swollen thyroid, are easily treated.