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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