Thyroid: Not sure what you mean by your question. Perhaps, you meant what causes thyroid disease. Unfortunately, there are many causes of thyroid disorders, but often they remain unknown. Genetics plays a role, certain deficiencies such as iodine can be a culprit. Autoimmune disorders whose causes is not well understood, also are an important cause.
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