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My mother has a thyroid problem, i am not sure what because she doesn't like to talk about it. as a 22 year old woman should i be checked if i have a few symptoms that could be linked to a thyroid condition? testing for thyroid issues

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

That sounds: reasonable. I would let your doctor know what your symptoms are. It is quite simple to get a thyroid function panel.

Answered 9/5/2017

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A member asked:

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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