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Is there a cure for underactive thyroid?

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Dr. B.Gabriel Smolarz answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

No: Of course, much depends on the underlying cause , but generally, there is no "cure." there is treatment, in the form of supplemental thyroid hormone, called levothyroxine.

Answered 3/31/2016

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Typically, no.: Once the thyroid makes too little thyroid hormone it typically does not regain normal function on its own. Under active thyroid is treated by taking thyroid hormone as a medication so that the amount in the blood becomes normal.

Answered 5/13/2014

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Although: There are some conditions that cause transient (temporary) low functioning thyroid, and those may reverse on their own (will cure itself)- such sick euthyroid or some phases of thyroiditis. Or rarely in the US, iodine deficiency associated hypothyroidism may be completely reversed with eating iodine supplemented food.

Answered 12/15/2014

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