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6. High cholesterol
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High cholesterol and underactive thyroid disorder go hand in hand. Low production of thyroid hormones causes high levels of cholesterol. The excess cholesterol is deposited in the arteries and over time it blocks them. This is a warning sign and if you don’t start treating the root problem your health condition will worsen. High cholesterol is a risk factor for heart diseases and various problems such as an enlarged heart and heart failure. Until you start taking an appropriate therapy for the thyroid disorder, working out and changing the diet, in this case, will not make a huge difference.