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Older patients with thyroid problems may be overmedicating

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By ABC7
Friday, April 29, 2011
April 29, 2011

A synthetic hormone is given to people whose thyroid glands produce too little naturally. Patients are supposed to be checked regularly to ensure they are on the right dose.

But for many, according to researchers, it often remains unchanged into old age.

This can lead to the opposite problem, an overactive thyroid, which can increase the risk of fractures, particularly in older women.

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