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A 48-year-old female asked:

Even tho my hypothyroidism is contolled by synthroid (thyroxine) can it still cause low ferritin?

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Dr. William Dailey
Dr. William Daileyanswered
Family Medicine 21 years experience
Low ferritin: I don't think so. If your hypothyroidism is controlled with synthroid (thyroxine) then you are essentially normal from a thyroid point of view. Need to look for other causes.
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Dr. Melissa Young
Dr. Melissa Younganswered
Endocrinology 10 years experience
No connection : Hypothyroidism does not cause low ferritin.
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