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What Causes An Underactive Thyroid Gland (Hypothyroidism)?

Hypothyroidism (an underactive thyroid gland) is by far the most common thyroid problem. In hypothyroidism the thyroid gland does not make enough thyroid hormones (T4 and T3) and the body’s metabolism slows down. (1) We diagnose hypothyroidism by ordering two … Continue reading

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