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If my mother has hyperthyroidism (diagnosed in her 20s and later had me), how likely is it for me to get it ?

Q: if my mother has hyperthyroidism (diagnosed in her 20s and later had me), how likely is it for me to get it ?

: There is some hereditary (genetic correlation) in thyroid disease but not strong. You should not worry much about it.

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There is some hereditary (genetic correlation) in thyroid disease but not strong. You should not worry much about it.

Answered 3/27/2021

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A member asked:

If my mother has hyperthyroidism (diagnosed in her 20s and later had me), how likely is it for me to get it ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

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