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Is hypothyroidism cause anxiety or depression?
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Yes: Hypothyroidism can cause mood changes such as anxiety and depression. Your symptoms should improve when you take thyroid medication. It may take a few months for your thyroid to normalize.
Answered 5/7/2015
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Hypothyroid: Yes hypothyroid, which is a condition were the thyroid gland is underactive, will definitely cause a slowdown in the whole metabolic system. Symptoms can include feelings of sluggishness, weight gain, low mood and depression.
Answered 8/26/2017
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