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Could an underactive thyroid the cause of other health related problems?
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Hypothyroid: Yes and no. Hypothyroidism can lead to slow metabolism causing weight gain and high cholesterol. It is associated with other auto immune disorders like lupus, celiac, psoriasis, anemia, diabetes, colitis, arthritis.
Answered 2/20/2013
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