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What is the possibility of getting thyroid disease in a normal 4 year old child ?
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Low: Unless there is a family history of thyroid disease . Most states screen for thyroid disease at birth, ask your pediatrician to check your birth screening records at the state lab.
Answered 12/16/2014
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Not common: If there is a strong family history of thyroid disease, then it might be worthwhile checking with a blood test. In general it is uncommon for a normal four year old to just develop thyroid problems.
Answered 7/5/2012
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Thyroid: This is an unusual age but it could occur. Much higher chance in a female vs male. Higher likelihood if theres a strong family history in first-degree relatives ie mother, siblings, dad.
Answered 7/27/2012
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