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My thyroid antibodies are high what does this mean..........i have hypothyroidism?

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See below: The fact that your antibodies are high suggests they are attcking your thyroid if so then you may become hypothyrpoid but you need to be carefully followed so as to see what is to happen.

Answered 5/8/2019

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