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Hashimotos has a root cause. refer to dr isabella wentz. what tests will determine this cause?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

See details: Hashimoto's is an autoimmune disease which causes inflammation of the thyroid. Tests for thyroid antibodies will confirm the diagnosis

Answered 1/14/2018

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