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What are the chances that the child will inherit hyperthyroidism from the mother?

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Dr. Peter Kurzweil answered

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There is some...: There is increased risk of thyroid disease if it is present in the mother. However, it makes a difference what type of thyroid disease. Automimmune thyroiditis would increase the chance of some type of autoimmune disorder in the offspring. Hypothyroidism in elderly not likely any increased risk.

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Answered 4/1/2023

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