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Guardian of a 1 yr 11 m old boy1 Year ago

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#asktheexpert hello doctor my husband and his family has history of thyroid and tonsils I am afraid that my baby should not have this. if father family has thyroid does baby also have it?

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ExpertDr Laxmi Chavan-SawantAyurvedic Gynaecologist 1 Year ago

A. only if there is family history of hypothyroidism there are more chances that it transfers to the next generation so instead of getting worried just have regular check up every 2 months or 3 months of your baby for thyroid

Ankita MehtaMom of a 9 yr 11 m old girl1 Year ago

A. hi it is not necessary to get this kindly take necessary follow ups from your pediatrician and strictly follow his or her advice as they know well about your child health

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