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Can a thyroid problem cause your heart to race every so often, and can a thyroid problem cause headaches, and can it cause lack of breath sometimes?

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Dr. Bennett Werner answered

Possibly: Excess thyroid, if significantly out of range, could do those things.

Answered 5/27/2019

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Dr. Matthew Kozminski answered

Every do often: I do see patients for headaches and learn that they have a thyroid disorder. I suppose the only way to know is to see your doctor and have a proper evaluation.

Dr Davis and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/10/2014

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A member asked:

Can a thyroid problem cause your heart to race every so often, and can a thyroid problem cause headaches, and can it cause lack of breath sometimes?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Bennett Werner answered

Dr. Matthew Kozminski answered

Dr Davis and another doctor agreed

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