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Do teenagers ever get severe thyroid problems?
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Thyroid disorders: Certainly! teenagers can be affected by a number of disorders including severe thyroid issues that range from infection, to goiter to cancer. If you think your teenager is having thyroid issues, he/she should be evaluated as the tests for thyroid disorders are quite simple to get and the results are usually available within a few short days, if that.
Answered 5/21/2013
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