Is hypothyroidism genetic?

Question

My daughter was born with hypothroidism and my husband's father also has it. My husband has never been tested, but he seems to have a weight problem and is always tired. Is there a chance that he has it and that it has been passed by genetics? I've researched this and asked doctors, but I've gotten conflicting information. I don't know what to believe. What do you think?

No, I won't resent my husband. I'll just make sure he gets checked and medicated.

My husband is 27. I don't think they routinely checked newborns for this disorder when he was born. He claims he's never been tested.

By the way, I have two other daughters who were tested at birth and do not have this condition.

Answer 1

I was born with panhypopituarism, which includes hypothyroidism. Throughout growing up, I had no knowledge of anyone in my family having it. My mother recently has thought my father has some of the symptoms. She somehow convinced him to go to the doctor, but he claimed he didn't like the doctor and never went to get the tests. This is an interesting concept though that you bring up. I have also heard of other people being tested in adulthood. I would think that if it was genetic issue that the parents would have had it when born too. I'm not sure of your husbands age or if they have gained a lot more knowledge of this condition in the last 25 years or so. I don't have any real answers just thought I'd give you info on my experience and thoughts. And to the first responder that said she should just take her meds: One of the reasons it would be helpful to find out it if it is genetic, is she might decide she does or doesn't want to pass on this medical condition to future generations or it might just be something she is interested in knowing if her children might have or the asker may still want to have future kids.
And to the second responder, hypothyroidism is not a disease.
And to ALT DOC: People with hypothyroidism can not "cure" this medical condition.

Answer 2

Is Hypothyroidism Genetic

Answer 3

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Answer 4

I have a form of hypothyroidism that is heredity in females and when I was diagnosed all my sisters had to be tested. No one has ever developed it but me so that throws that theory out the window. Tell your husband to get the blood test and find out. I am very glad they found it in your daughter so young before there was any damage done from it.

Answer 5

It tends to be. But not everyone who gets hypothyroidism has a history of it in their family.

Answer 6

the problem with genetics and hereditary diseases is that actually we know a lot but it's still limited information.
There are not a identified gene that cause hypotyroidism in people so anyone can conclude that it's hereditary, but somo clues say that it could be like your husband's case
the best for him is to go to the phisician and ank for a lab test fot thyroid function
hope to be helpful

Answer 7

yes, it is heridetary. But some has just developed it because of imbalance diet. You have big possibilities tat you will inherit that illness from your grandparents because genes usually comes out in the 3rd generation and so that's you. Careful with what you eat ask your doctor the diet or food you have to take.

Answer 8

Hi There

Here are some ideas to heal your family.

Cause: Hypothyroidism can be caused by food allergies, excess stress, environmental toxins, insufficient exercise, B vitamin deficiencies, lack of iron, lack of digestive enzymes, liver disease, hormone imbalances, and/or parasites. All of these factors need to be screened for and addressed before lasting relief can be achieved.

Sulfa drugs, lithium, synthetic estrogen, and antihistamines can exacerbate hypothyroidism symptoms. In addition, if you are on thyroid medication, increase calcium supplementation to reduce the risk of bone loss.


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Natural Cures

Broda Barnes Home Thyroid Test: The following simple test was developed by Broda Barnes, one of the first physicians to recognize the widespread incidence of hypothyroidism. Place a thermometer by the side of your bed before you go to sleep. In the morning before getting out of bed, lie still and place the thermometer under your armpit for 15 minutes, then check your temperature. A temperature below 97.5° F may indicate a problem with the thyroid gland. Take the temperature in this manner for three days, except for the first few days of the menstrual cycle and the middle day of the cycle, and calculate the average temperature. If it is consistently low, it is an indicator that your have hypothyroidism. The lower your body temperature is, the greater your degree of hypothyroidism.

Diet: Eat an organic, whole foods diet, emphasizing foods that are naturally high in iodine such as fish, kelp, vegetables, and root vegetables (such as potatoes). Also, increase your daily consumption of foods rich in vitamin B complex, such as whole grains and raw nuts and seeds, and foods rich in vitamin A, such as dark green and yellow vegetables. But avoid foods that slow down production of thyroid hormone, such as cabbage, Brussels sprouts, mustard greens, broccoli, turnips, kale, spinach, peaches, and pears.

Herbs: Mild cases of hypothyroidism can be helped by herbal bitters such as gentian or mugwort, while constipation due to low thyroid function can be improved by yellowdock, butternut, or cascara sagrada. St. John`s wort can also be helpful.

Homeopathy: Calc carb. in a dose of 1M once a day is very useful for treating hypothyroidism and improving overall thyroid function.

Hydrotherapy: Hydrotherapy is the application of water, ice, steam and hot and cold temperatures to maintain and restore health. Treatments include full body immersion, steam baths, saunas, sitz baths, colonic irrigation and the application of hot and/or cold compresses. Hydrotherapy is effective for treating a wide range of conditions and can easily be used in the home as part of a self-care program. Many Naturopathic Physicians, Physical Therapists and Day Spas use Hydrotherapy as part of treatment.
*Purified water is essential for any hydrotherapy treatment. Remedies for Treating Chlorinated Bath Water offers clear instructions and recommendations.

Lifestyle: Regular aerobic exercise can play an important role in helping to regulate thyroid hormone production.

Nutritional Supplementation: Organic thyroid glandular extracts can help restore normal thyroid function, but should only be used under the supervision of your physician. Other useful nutrients include vitamin A, vitamin B complex, essential fatty acids, iodine, kelp, calcium, magnesium, and zinc.

Best of health to you.

Cheers

Answer 9

what are you going to do, cure it with that info, or just resent your husband. the answer is who cares if its genetic, she has it and needs to take her meds. thats it.

Answer 10

It is . My mother has it and so does my sister.