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What are the risks of not treating thyroid problems? mom won't see dr, all her daughters have hashimoto. her risks? having vertigo. related?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Huge: Low thyroid slows down nearly everything in the body and can cause permanent damages. Vertigo is however not the usual complaint. She needs to get her thyroid function optimized.

Dr Hodge agreed

Answered 3/3/2015

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