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I have hypothyroidism, could i also have lupus?

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Well Sure: Anybody could have two diseases. However, people with hypothyroid are not more likely to have lupus and vice versa. They are both usually autoimmune diseases but can be caused by other things.

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 12/9/2016

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