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If i have a thyroid problem if i don't take the medican will it hurt me?
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Yes: If your thyroid is too low (hypothyroid) & you don't take your meds for a long enough time, eventually you can develop myxedema, which can lead to coma & death. If you have too much thyroid hormone (hyperthyroidism), not keeping it suppressed can lead to palpitations, & ultimately put so much strain on your heart that it fails. So take your meds!
Answered 4/30/2016
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It could kill you: Of course that depends in the severity of the disease. But even mild hypothyroidism increases the risk of heart disease, and mild hyperthyroidism can lead to atrial fibrillation.
Answered 4/8/2012
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