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What causes hashimoto's thyroiditis, and what is the best method of treatment? can iodine help this condition?
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Hashimoto's disease is an autoimmune disorder in which your immune system creates antibodies that damage your thyroid gland. Treatment for Hashimoto's disease may include observation and use of medications. Treatment with levothyroxine is usually lifelong, but because the dosage you need may change. iodine can help in this disease. take iodized foods,
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