Is thyroid malfunction hereditary?
Dr Ambrish Mithal
Chairman, Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes,
Medanta - The Medicity,
Gurugram
Chairman, Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes,
Medanta - The Medicity,
Gurugram
Q: Can a child inherit a thyroid condition from a parent ? In other words, is thyroid malfunction hereditary?
A:Thyroid diseases are inherited, much in the same way as diabetes and blood pressure are inherited. This means that the chances of an individual getting thyroid disease are higher if there is a family history.