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Doctors, what is the difference between hypo and hyper thyroid?
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Activity: A hypothyroid is an underactive thyroid. A hyperactive thyroid is an overactive thyroid. Hypothyroid usually leads to weight gain along with a lot of other symptoms. Hyperthyroid usually leads to weight loss along with a series of other symptoms.
Answered 6/23/2014
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