Are You at Risk for Thyroid Disease
Are You at Risk for Thyroid Disease?

Thyroid disease can be inherited from a parent – but it can also skip a generation.1

Download and complete this family tree to help your doctor determine your risk for thyroid disease.

Associated Disorders

Associated Disorders

Remember to include other disorders associated with an increased risk of thyroid disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis (chronic inflammation of the joints in the hands and feet), pernicious anemia (low red blood cells), diabetes, and other autoimmune diseases.2

Talk to your doctor

Talk to your doctor

If you are at risk, your doctor may request a simple thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) blood test to confirm a diagnosis.

Learn more about TSH test

References:

1. Panicker V. Genetics of thyroid function and disease. Clin Biochem Rev. 2011;32(4):165-175. 2. Franco JS, Amaya-Amaya J, Anaya JM. Thyroid disease and autoimmune diseases. In: Anaya JM, Shoenfeld Y, Rojas-Villarraga A, Levy RA, Cervera R, eds. Autoimmunity: From Bench to Bedside. National Library of Medicine; 2013:chap 30.