22-year-old Esha Adikeshava opens up to PEOPLE about getting her thyroid checked out after thousands of people noticed the lump in her neck Athena Sobhan is a Digital News Writer at PEOPLE since 2024.

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The thyroid gland, a butterfly-shaped organ in the front of your neck, produces hormones that regulate metabolism, support growth and promote brain development, among other vital functions.