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If my mom and her three sisters has a thyroid problem is their a chance that i have it bc i exercise it i am trying to lose weight it's just harder ?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Hereditary: The thyroid disease can run in the family, so you are at risk of having a thyroid condition. Keep exercising and eating healthy though, as that behavior can only help you. Best wishes.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 8/8/2014

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