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    What is the treatment for hypothyroidism?

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    Tracey Eppel

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    Specializing in weight reduction, diabetes and cholesterol management, high blood pressure, GIT disorders - including IBS, coeliac disease, food intolerance and food chemical sensitivity, childhood … View Profile

    If it is caused by an iodine deficiency then iodine will correct the hypothyroidism. Otherwise the main line of treatment is medication known as thyroxine

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