Hypothyroidism

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Hypothyroidism refers to an underactive thyroid or low thyroid function, and is an endocrine disorder in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormones.[1]

Causes[edit | edit source]

Hypothyroidism has a number of different causes, including:

  • Hashimoto's thyroiditis, also known as Hashimoto's disease
  • Congenital hypothyroidism, which is when a person is born with hypothyroidism
  • Thyroid surgery that removes all or part of the thyroid
  • Past radiation treatment of the thyroid
  • Other causes include certain medicines, too much or too little iodine in the diet, or pituitary disease (which is another endocrine disease).[1]

ME/CFS[edit | edit source]

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References[edit | edit source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. "Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)". National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Retrieved October 8, 2020.