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Health Conditions
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Hyperthyroidism
What are the risk factors?
- Pregnancy - five to eight percent of women develop postpartum inflammation of the thyroid
- Age 20 to 50 years
- Women are more likely than men to develop hyperthyroidism
- Family history of Graves' disease or other forms of hyperthyroidism increases your risk
- Japanese ancestry appear to be at greater risk of hyperthyroidism
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Note: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It is not intended to diagnose a health condition, but it can be used as a guide to help you decide if you should seek professional treatment or to help you learn more about your condition once it has been diagnosed.
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What are the risk factors?
