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Summary of the Article: TL;DR Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism Hypothyroidism is a condition caused by an underactive thyroid gland, resulting in insufficient production of thyroid hormones. Hyperthyroidism, on the other hand, is a condition caused by an overactive thyroid gland, resulting in an excess production of thyroid hormones. Although hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism are different diseases and have different symptoms, both are
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Introduction Hypothyroidism is a condition caused by the underfunction of the thyroid gland, which is essential for producing hormones that regulate our metabolism. In other words, hypothyroidism happens when the thyroid doesn’t produce enough thyroid hormones. Subclinical hypothyroidism, the subject of this article, represents a mild form of hypothyroidism. It typically does not show symptoms but can be identified through
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