Evidence Suggests Link Between COVID-19 Infection And Autoimmune Thyroid Disorders

Endocrinology Advisor (4/17, Nye) reports, “Although previous studies have returned mixed findings regarding the relationship between COVID-19 and thyroid function, an emerging body of evidence suggests a link between COVID-19 and autoimmune thyroid disorders. However, the association between long-term risk for thyroid dysfunction and COVID-19 infection remains unclear.” A new study published in Thyroid found that 12 months after infection, COVID-19 “remained associated with elevated risks for: thyroid dysfunction; thyrotoxicosis; and hypothyroidism.”