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Here are some causes for hypothyroidism


Autoimmune disease.

Surgery on the thyroid gland

Radiation treatment

Congenital hypothyroidism

Thyroiditis

Medicines

Too much or too little iodine

Damage to the pituitary gland

Rare disorders

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