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Is a hypothyroid at 24 years old pretty common?

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Dr. David Sneid answered

It's not common: Or uncommon, but it can certainly occur in women in that age group or the elderly, particularly in women with a positive family history of thyroid disease.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 11/18/2013

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