Hello doctor. I am a 42-years-old female and I am suffering from thyroid. I am a working woman and I am under a lot of stress due to my office. My thyroid is continuously on the rise despite taking regular medicines and following a healthy routine. Doctor please tell me does stress affect thyroid?

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