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A 40-year-old female asked:

Can hypothyroidism cause circulatory issues, cold feet and hands also pitting edema in legs ankles and feet?

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Dr. Thomas Inwoodanswered

Podiatry 37 years experience

Hypothyroid: Generally not circulatory issues unless the edema is tremendous, but definitely edema. See your family doc for help.

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