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Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism
Jane is not fond of eating sea foods. She has been living in the city all her life and has grown
accustomed to fast foods. At 34, she started noticing a growing lump in her neck area. She
consulted her physician and her physician told her that her low iodine levels had lead to
goiter, and this may further progress to hypothyroidism.
Description
Thyroid deficiency can affect all body functions and can range from mild, subclinical
forms to advanced forms.
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