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Is there a greater risk from ct radiation for us with advanced hashimoto? i had an abdomen ct and my tsh levels have doubled. i learn about dangers of radiation to thyroid gland only after i finished the ct and am deeply distressed.help advice please?

Q: is there a greater risk from ct radiation for us with advanced hashimoto? i had an abdomen ct and my tsh levels have doubled. i learn about dangers of radiation to thyroid gland only after i finished the ct and am deeply distressed.help advice please?

: I am not sure if your concern is valid. The change is probably a coincidence, not causal relationship. Take care.

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I am not sure if your concern is valid. The change is probably a coincidence, not causal relationship. Take care.

Answered 5/23/2023

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A member asked:

Is there a greater risk from ct radiation for us with advanced hashimoto? i had an abdomen ct and my tsh levels have doubled. i learn about dangers of radiation to thyroid gland only after i finished the ct and am deeply distressed.help advice please?

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