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Could you get hyperthyroidism if someone in your family has hypothyroidism?
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Yes: The most common forms of hypo- and hyperthyroidism are both caused by the effects of antibodies interacting with the thyroid gland. These conditions often can run in the same family.
Answered 9/13/2015
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