What Are the Causes of an Underactive Thyroid?

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Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid): Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by Ronita C | permalink
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WebMD looks at the symptoms, causes, and treatment of hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid).
Tags: hypothyroid symptoms, hypothyroidism, low thyroid levels, low thyroid symptoms, underactive thyroid symptoms, hypothyroid causes, hypothyroid treatment

For further reading: http://www.webmd.com/women/hypothyroidism-underactive-thyroid-symptoms-causes-treatments ^[1]

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Hypothyroidism: Potential Symptoms and Causes of an Underactive Thyroid Gland More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by Anton - Pieter van Logtestijn | permalink
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Hypothyroidism is a thyroid disease that affects people globally. Two- to three-percent of Americans have hypothyroidism; 10-15% mild hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism affects women more than men. Learn more about this endocrine disorder, including the symptoms and potential causes.
Tags: Hypothyroidism, autoimmune disease, goiters, hashimoto's disease, pitituary, Thyroiditis, underactive thyroid
For further reading: http://www.endocrineweb.com/conditions/hypothyroidism/hypothyroidism-potential-symptoms-causes-underactive-thyroid-gland ^[2]

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What is hypothyroidism? What causes hypothyroidism? More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by Pastor Wiggins | permalink
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Find out about hypothyroidism - a condition in which the thyroid gland, which supplies hormones to keep the metabolism in working order, is not functioning properly.

For further reading: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/163729.php ^[3]

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Hypothyroidism: Treatment Is Available for Thyroid Problems More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by Scrappy OCN | permalink
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Learn about Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) including causes, symptoms (such as weight gain, fatigue, and depression), diagnosis, and treatment.

For further reading: http://www.medicinenet.com/hypothyroidism/article.htm ^[4]

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5 Ways that Stress Causes Hypothyroid Symptoms More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by Pierluigi Monaco | permalink
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Learn five ways that adrenal stress can cause hypothyroid symptoms - even in people without thyroid disease.
Tags: adrenal, thyroid, fatigue, stress, hypothyroid, hashimoto's, cortisol

For further reading: http://chriskresser.com/5-ways-that-stress-causes-hypothyroid-symptoms/ ^[5]

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Anton - Pieter van Logtestijn, Scrappy OCN, Pastor Wiggins, Pierluigi Monaco, Ronita C

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1. http://www.webmd.com/women/hypothyroidism-underactive-thyroid-symptoms-causes-treatments

2. http://www.endocrineweb.com/conditions/hypothyroidism/hypothyroidism-potential-symptoms-causes-underactive-thyroid-gland

3. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/163729.php

4. http://www.medicinenet.com/hypothyroidism/article.htm

5. http://chriskresser.com/5-ways-that-stress-causes-hypothyroid-symptoms/