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By tinaxxx | Dec 13, 2008

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Answered by Mark Lupo, M.D.

underactive thryroid gland

can an underactive thyroid gland be congenital?

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Mark Lupo, M.D.

Dec 15, 2008

yes - 1 in 5000 are born with congenital hypothyroidism.

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BThorn

Jan 05, 2009

I fell horible and found out my TSH level is 99.9, a week ago and still not feeling good. How long does it take?

retiree57

Jan 06, 2009

To: high blood pressure and thyroid

I know my TSH had been on the high point . Could this be the problem of my high blood pressure. Recently I was put on Valsartan HCT and I feel awful. Tired spaced cold...not me but my Dr felt I needed this

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