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A member asked:

Can a herniated disc (c5-6) affect your thyroid? i have hypothyroidism..

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Dr. Douglas Fronzaglia ii, do, ms answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Geriatrics

No: There should be no connection.

Dr Ali and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 9/23/2013

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NO: No effect on the thyroid at all.

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 12/29/2022

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