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When you get a common cold, can that set off hypothyroid symptoms if you have thyroid problems?

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Dr. David Geffner answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

No: Symptoms can be due to the cold itself. Medications taken for the cold might interfere with thyroid absorption.

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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