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Is thyroid disease an autoimmune disease or not?

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Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Yes: The most common cause of hyperthyroidism is graves' disease. The most common cause of hypothyroidism is hashimoto's thyroid disease. Both of these are autoimmune diseases.

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Answered 10/10/2012

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