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Can untreated anxiety or generalized anxiety disorder lead to thyroid problems, for example hyperthyroidism? thank you

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Dr. Johanna Fricke answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Developmental and Behavioral

Vice-versa: Hyperthyroidism can cause nervousness, anxiety & irritability, not the other way 'round. See http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hyperthyroidism/basics/symptoms/con-20020986.

Answered 9/28/2016

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