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What could cause a very low level of thyroid stimulating hormone?

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Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Many causes: Low TSH indicates hyperthyroidism. There are many causes for hyperthyroidism including: thyroiditis (inflammation of thyroid from any cause), toxic nodules/growth, graves' disease, drug side effects (iodine, amiodarone, lithium...), taking too much thyroid medications...

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Answered 9/30/2020

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