can a child of 12 have thyroid problems?

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can a child of 12 have thyroid problems?

my daughter is 12.shes a fit healthy child shes always getting tonsilitis the doctor said she needs a thyroid blood test,shes a very slim child but healthy in every way(eats like a horse)dont gain weight.?thanks for your answers

2007-09-27 07:42:18 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases

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yes. Mine was never diagnosed until I was 18 and the doctor that diagnosed me guessed i had it since I was a early teen. Its not big deal, I just take 1 pill a day to control.

2007-09-27 08:04:57 · answer #1 · answered by Jessica 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

yes, it is possible, and your doctor is being thorough.

2007-09-27 07:46:27 · answer #2 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋