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11 years ago
Untreated hypothyroidism can lead to a number of health problems. Constant stimulation of the thyroid to release more hormones may cause the gland to become larger, a condition known as a goiter. Describe the two types of goiter and give their causes.
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Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune inflammation of the thyroid, is one of the most common causes of goiter. Another type of goiter is one called an endemic goiter. This type develops in certain geographic regions where limited amounts of iodine are found in food, water, and soil.
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