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Can Statin Drugs Cause Hypothyroidism?
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Many permanent or temporary conditions can reduce thyroid hormone secretion and cause hypothyroidism. About 95% of hypothyroidism cases occur from problems that start in the thyroid gland. In such cases, the disorder is called primary hypothyroidism. (Secondary hypothyroidism is caused by disorders of the pituitary gland. Tertiary hypothyroidism is caused by disorders of the hypothalamus.)
The two most common causes of primary hypothyroidism are:
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis. This is an...
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Hypothyroidism
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland does not make enough thyroid hormone.See also:Chronic thyroiditis (Hashimoto's... Read more »
Hypothyroidism
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Hypothyroidism is thyroid hormone deficiency. It can be due to primary disease of the thyroid gland itself or to the lack of stimulation of the... Read more »
Drug-induced hypothyroidism
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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