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Can a pre-teen child have thyroid problems?
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Yes: Thyroid problems can occur in anyone at any age. If you have symptoms of thyroid problems, please see your primary care doctor to have a blood test.
Answered 7/18/2012
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Yes: We see thyroid problems in children of all age groups.
Answered 7/24/2012
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Thyroid: Yes. Even babies can be born with a thyroid problem. When it occurs as a child, it is usually due to an "autoimmune" disorder. There are antibodies which attack the gland a cause it to malfunction. This can lead to either hypo or hyper thyroidism.
Answered 7/27/2012
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