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Doctor says i have high thyroid antibodies. does this mean i am hypothyroid or hyperthyroid? how is this treated?
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Autoimmune thyroid: Presence of antibodies means you have underlying autoimmune disease present sporadic or in families it may not be resulting in thyroid dysfunction at your age it may cause a goiter as you grow be checked for dysfunction which could be over active not common or underactive more often may need treatment during pregnancy.
Answered 11/3/2016
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