Reducing Your Risk of Hypothyroidism
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Be aware of drugs known to cause hypothyrodism, especially if you already have other risk factors.
The one risk factor for hypothyroidism that you can compensate for is a diet low in iodine. Your doctor or a registered dietitian can help you to identify foods rich in iodine, such as shellfish and iodized salt.
References:
American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists website. Available at: http://www.aace.com/ .
Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine. 15th ed. McGraw-Hill; 2001.
Roberts CG, Ladenson RW. Hypothyroidism. Lancet. 2004;363:793-803.
Last reviewed November 2008 by David Juan, MD
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