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can hyperthyroid change into hypothyroid after the problem gets leveled out? two years ago i had hyperthyroid. i lost 50 lbs but after being treated for it i've gained back the weight. now, no matter what i do as in exercising and dieting, my weight conti
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Dr. Joseph Saitta answered
38 years experience Endocrinology
Yes, : Yes, and there are several ways in which this can happen. If the hyperthyroidism was caused by a thyroiditis (inflamation of the thyroid) there is typically a hyperthyroid phase followed by a hypothyroid phase. In most cases the thyroid levels then return to normal, but in about 5% of cases the gland never recovers and permanent hypothyroidism ensues.
In graves' disease, about 1% of patients will go from hyperthyroid to hypothyroid each year as a consequence of the autoimmune attack on the gland. Treatment with radioactive iodine for hyperthyroidism will result in hypothyroidism in about half of the treated patients.
Answered on Oct 3, 2016
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Dr. Leon Katz answered
29 years experience Bariatrics
Yes you are right: One can definitely go from hyper to hypothyroid after successful treatment. My advise is to have your doctor run a thyroid panel on you and you will know relatively quickly i you are currently hypothyroid.
Answered on Jun 7, 2013
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