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Does hypothroidism = inflammation? what can i do naturally for it? can allergies cause that inflammation?

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Not enough thyroid: hormone produced with hypthyroidism. Allergy is not the cause. You need thyroid hormone supplement.

Answered 9/17/2014

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Yes and no: Hi. Not all inflammation is the same; very diverse group of conditions. Hypothyroidism (Hashimoto's) is a type of focal inflammation affecting the thyroid gland (thyroiditis). What you can do naturally is replace the missing hormone (l-thyroxine). There is not treatment ("natural" or otherwise) to treat the thyroiditis per se. Allergies cannot cause thyroiditis as far as I know. Good luck!

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. GUNWANT DHALIWAL answered

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Hypothyroid: It is not inflammation nor from allergies. It is a condition when thyroid gland located in front of neck produces less hormone needed for body functions.

Answered 9/18/2014

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Not related: Hypothyroidism is a condition of low thyroid hormone. It is treated with thyroid hormone replacement, and is not the same as inflammation, which is a broad term describing the body's response to an insult. Allergies are one possible cause of inflammation.

Answered 9/18/2014

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