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The Connection Between Hypothyroidism And Fibromyalgia
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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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