Inheritance and Genetics of Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
| About inheritance and genetics: Inheritance of Hashimoto's Thyroiditis refers to whether the condition is inherited from your parents or "runs" in families. The level of inheritance of a condition depends on how important genetics are to the disease. Strongly genetic diseases are usually inherited, partially genetic diseases are sometimes inherited, and non-genetic diseases are not inherited. For general information, see Introduction to Genetics. |
Inheritance of Hashimoto's Thyroiditis:
There is some evidence that Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis can have a
hereditary link. If autoimmune diseases run in your family, you are at a
higher risk of developing one yourself. 1
Footnotes:
1. excerpt from Hashimoto's Thyroiditis: NWHIC
Last revision:
May 28, 2003
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