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If you have hypothyroidism is it accompanied by an autoimmune disease? or can it be genetic?
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No: Most cases of hypothyroidism are not autoimmune. Genetic link has not been identified.
Answered 6/4/2013
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Possible: There are autoimmune causes of hypothyroidism. Having an autoimmune disease (e.g. Ms, lupus, hashimoto's thyroiditis) does increase your risk of having other autoimmune disorders.
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