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What do they mean "long term hypothyroidism can lead to death"? just diagnosised on pills guess it's under control now. didn't even realized i had it!

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Rarely: Long term, severe hypothyroidism can lead to a rare complication called mixedema coma. Extremely rare. Taking thyroid hormone and keepipng levels normal allow for normal life.

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Answered 10/20/2017

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