Can Hypothyroidism Be Cured?
For most people, hypothyroidism is lifelong but managed effectively with daily hormone replacement.
Permanent Causes
- Hashimoto’s
- Surgery
- RAI
- Congenital
Reversible Causes
- Drug-induced
- Subacute thyroiditis
- Postpartum thyroiditis (80% recover)
- Subclinical (some normalize)
Bottom Line
Levothyroxine is safe and allows normal life when properly dosed.
Source: American Thyroid Association, NLM MedlinePlus.
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