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   Do thyroid diseases run in families?

   • But according to endocrinologist Christian Nasr, MD, many thyroid diseases do run in families. “Knowing your family history can help you stay one step ahead of complications from a thyroid disorder and related conditions,” he says.

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   Does thyroid cancer have a family link?

   • Dr. Nasr has found that even thyroid cancers that aren’t considered hereditary can have a family link. “I’ve had situations where multiple family members have had the type of thyroid cancer that’s usually not hereditary,” he says. Clustering of cancers in families isn’t unique to thyroid cancer.

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   Can a family member have a thyroid disease but not diabetes?

   • “And you may have a different family member who has diabetes, but not thyroid disease.” The takeaway: Inform your healthcare provider if any autoimmune diseases run in your family, even if there isn’t an obvious thyroid connection. Dr. Nasr has found that even thyroid cancers that aren’t considered hereditary can have a family link.

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   Can a family history of thyroid disease cause hypothyroidism?

   • However, having a family history of thyroid disease or genetic variants associated with hypothyroidism does not guarantee you will develop the condition; it just means you have an increased risk. Environmental factors, such as exposure to toxins and eating certain foods, also play a role in thyroid health and hormone production.

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2. www.verywellhealth.com › when-your-family-memberWhen Your Family Member or a Friend Has Thyroid Disease

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   Apr 30, 2020 · If Your Loved One Is Hyperthyroid. Your loved one may be hyperthyroid. That means that the thyroid gland is overactive and producing too much thyroid hormone. When the thyroid becomes overactive, you can think of it a bit like the gas pedal on the car is stuck, and the engine is flooding.

3. health.clevelandclinic.org › thyroid-disease-mayThyroid Disease: Is It Hereditary? - Cleveland Clinic Health ...

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   Mar 29, 2020 · Dr. Nasr has found that even thyroid cancers that aren’t considered hereditary can have a family link. “I’ve had situations where multiple family members have had the type of thyroid cancer that’s usually not hereditary,” he says. Clustering of cancers in families isn’t unique to thyroid cancer.

4. www.nhs.uk › conditions › underactive-thyroidUnderactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) - NHS

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   Both men and women can have an underactive thyroid, although it's more common in women. Children can also develop an underactive thyroid and some babies are born with it. All babies born in the UK are screened for congenital hypothyroidism using a blood spot test when the baby is about 5 days old. Treating an underactive thyroid.

5. www.thyroid.org › patient-thyroid-information › ctFirst-degree family members of patients with hypothyroidism ...

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   As the disease progresses, the thyroid gland is unable to produce enough thyroid hormone and the patients develop hypothyroidism. Family members of patients with hypothyroidism due to Hashimoto’s thyroiditis have a higher risk to develop this disorder, but it is unclear what degree is this risk.

6. thyroiduk.org › if-you-are-undiagnosed › next-stepsAt your appointment – Thyroid UK

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   Apr 14, 2022 · Inform your doctor if any family members have been diagnosed with thyroid disease. Ask your doctor if they would also check your vitamin B12, folate, iron, ferritin, selenium, zinc, magnesium and vitamin D levels as deficiencies of any one of these could be a reason for your ill health.

7. www.btf-thyroid.org › coping-with-a-thyroid-disorderCoping with a thyroid disorder | British Thyroid Foundation

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   Let someone know how you feel, perhaps a friend, family member, doctor, a teacher that you get on well with, or maybe the school nurse. You can also contact the BTF who will be able to suggest people who’ll be able to help. You can find that feelings of anxiety and low mood can creep up on you and it’s not always clear where they’re coming from.