hypo versus hyperthyroidism (sm)
Posted By: tiff on 2008-02-19
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Subject: hypo versus hyperthyroidism (sm)
I got an ESL doc that I cannot differentiate between him saying hypo and hyper.
He states that the TSH is more than the normal level and then prescribes levothyroxine. Isn't levothyroxine for hypothyroidism?
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