underactive thyroid?
My wife and I both have an underactive thyroid glands, are the children likely to develop the same
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Yes, genetics play a major role.
You can give your children supplements when they grow up into the appropriate age for taking pills which isn’t too far.
there are some thyroid conditions which have a genetic basis.
But it is also extremely common for all sorts of other reasons. And is often occurs in several family members. there’s are no tests currently available to offer genetic counselling. It is easy to treat.
The most vital issue for you would be to make sure that any newborn babies are not lacking in thyroxine, because that has profound effects on brain growth and produces Cretinism, or congenital hypothyroidism .
Yes, your children can be affected. You must have their T3,T4,TSH tests. Thyroid is very important for the both physical and mental health. Do consult a paediatrician.