Hypothyroidism risk factors

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Classification Primary hypothyroidism Hashimoto's thyroiditis Secondary hypothyroidism Tertiary hypothyroidism
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Risk Factors

• Hashimoto’s disease
• Thyroiditis
• Congenital hypothyroidism
• Surgical removal of part or all of the thyroid gland
• Radiation therapy of the thyroid
• Some medications, such as amiodarone, propylthiouracil, methimazole and Lithium.
• Age over 50 years
• Female