Is hypothyroid curable?

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Dr Ranjith Darla

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Hypothyroidism can be due to may causes such as low iodine, pituatary disorder, pregnancy and medications. Some causes such as autoimmune thyroiditis, partial or total surgical removal of thyroid gland, radiation exposure may cause permanent hypothyroidism. Permanent hypothyroidism can be effectively treated, though not cured.

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