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How long can hyperthyroid go (i'm already pretty anorexic looking from this now) before there is major or unreversable damage if any occurs?

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Depends : Depends in how severe it is. Generally little permanent damage. Unless there is eye involvement. But that is highly variable and has little direct correlation with thyroid hormone levels themselves.

Answered 4/9/2012

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