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If you are hypothyroid, can a common cold make your old thyroid symptoms come back?

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Dr. HUGH Melnick answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

YES: There is a type of hypothyroidism that is caused by a virus, most likely related to the common cold virus. If your symptoms become worse, you need to increase the amount of thyroid medication that you are taking. I hope this is helpful for you!

Answered 8/31/2013

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Dr. HUGH Melnick answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

YES: There is a type of hypothyroidism that is caused by a virus, most likely related to the common cold virus. If your symptoms become worse, you need to increase the amount of thyroid medication that you are taking. I hope this is helpful for you!

Answered 12/10/2013

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