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Is It Possible To Develop Thyroid Disorder When Both Parents Have Hypothyroidism?
Question: hi,
both of my parents have suffered from tyroid. so should i also get tested for thyroid??
both of my parents have suffered from tyroid. so should i also get tested for thyroid??
Brief Answer:
You should do tests if you have any symptoms
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
When both parents have hypothyroidism, the chance of having hypothyroidism in children is 5-10% in boys and 30-40% in girls. So since you are male the chance is less compared to girls.
Hypothyroidism can occur at any time from 3 years till death. 5-10% is your life time risk. Even if your tests are normal now, you can still develop hypothyroidism later. So routine screening is not needed. So have this risk in mind and do a test when you develop any symptoms - like tiredness, constipation, weight gain etc.
Hope I have answered your questions. If you have any further queries I will be happy to help you.
Regards,
Dr Ajish TP [MD,DM]
Consultant Endocrinologist
You should do tests if you have any symptoms
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
When both parents have hypothyroidism, the chance of having hypothyroidism in children is 5-10% in boys and 30-40% in girls. So since you are male the chance is less compared to girls.
Hypothyroidism can occur at any time from 3 years till death. 5-10% is your life time risk. Even if your tests are normal now, you can still develop hypothyroidism later. So routine screening is not needed. So have this risk in mind and do a test when you develop any symptoms - like tiredness, constipation, weight gain etc.
Hope I have answered your questions. If you have any further queries I will be happy to help you.
Regards,
Dr Ajish TP [MD,DM]
Consultant Endocrinologist
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