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What is the difference between hypo and hyperthyroidism, also what causes goiter?

April 26, 2017causes difference Goiter Hyperthyroidism hypo

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What is the difference between hypo and hyperthyroidism, also what causes goiter?

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Hypothyroidism means that the thyroid gland produces less hormones, hyperthyroidism means it produces too much. Goiter referrs to an enlarged thyroid, regardless of it’s activity, the most common cause is iodine deficiency, though, other things might cause it.