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I have hypothyroidism. what tests can be done to find what actually caused of this condition to occur?
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Blood work: In majority of cases hypothyroidism is caused by an autoimmune disease called hashimoto's thyroiditis. Have anthithyroid antibodies checked anti-TPO ab.
Answered 2/18/2015
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