{"id":953,"date":"2023-04-19T15:33:20","date_gmt":"2023-04-19T22:33:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.thyroidaware.com\/za\/?p=953"},"modified":"2025-02-05T11:17:25","modified_gmt":"2025-02-05T19:17:25","slug":"know-your-history-understand-your-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.thyroidaware.com\/za\/know-your-history-understand-your-future\/","title":{"rendered":"Know your history, understand your future"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Thyroid disorders are common.1<\/sup> What many people don\u2019t know is that their genetics may strongly influence their risk of developing one.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Maintaining a healthy thyroid is important throughout our lives. The thyroid gland produces hormones that affect growth, development and regulates the body\u2019s metabolism.1<\/sup> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yet an estimated 200 million people worldwide are affected by thyroid disorders.1<\/sup>  Symptoms can be wide-ranging and can have a debilitating affect on our quality of life.2<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the main risk factors of developing a thyroid disorder lies in our genes.  In fact, researchers have discovered the majority of thyroid disorders are influenced by our genetics \u2013 which means they can be inherited or passed down between family members.3<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s why this International Thyroid Awareness Week, we\u2019re doing do all we can to raise awareness of the genetic links for thyroid disorders and support better thyroid health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What should I do if I\u2019m aware of family history or feeling unwell?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of the ways in which thyroid disorders can impact our health and wellbeing include fatigue, muscle weakness, sleep issues, anxiety, depression, problems with vision and menstrual cycle issues.2<\/sup>  If you\u2019re aware of a family history with thyroid disorders, or you\u2019re feeling unwell and you\u2019re not sure why, use a symptom checker<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How is a thyroid disorder diagnosed?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most definitive way to diagnose a possible thyroid disorder is through a thyroid function test. This is done through a simple blood test, which is then analysed for certain levels of thyroid hormones.4<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where there is family history of thyroid disorders or thyroid cancer, a doctor may recommend genetic testing. Your doctor or a genetic counsellor will discuss the results with you, risks of developing a thyroid disorder and a potential monitoring plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The sooner a thyroid disorder is diagnosed the better to ensure those affected can receive the right care, including treatment where appropriate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What should I do if I\u2019ve been diagnosed with a thyroid disorder?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your GP will talk throught the various options to help manage a potential thyroid disorder. It\u2019s also worth discussing your diagnosis to help family members better understand their risk, increase their awareness of possible signs and symptoms and encourage them to get tested where they have concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Know Your History, Understand Your Future<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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  1. The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology. The untapped potential of the thyroid axis.\u00a0 November 2013. Available at: https:\/\/www.thelancet.com\/journals\/landia\/article\/PIIS2213-8587(13)70166-9\/fulltext<\/a>. Last accessed February 2025.<\/li>\n
  2. Cleveland Clinic. Thyroid Diseases. Available at: https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/8541-thyroid-disease<\/a>. Last accessed February 2025.<\/li>\n
  3. Very Well Health. Is Hypothyroidism Genetic? Available at: https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/hypothyroidism-genetic-5323760<\/a>. Last accessed February 2025.<\/li>\n
  4. British Thyroid Association. Thyroid Function Tests. Available at: https:\/\/www.btf-thyroid.org\/thyroid-function-tests<\/a>. Last accessed February 2025.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n\n

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    Date of Prep: February 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Patient focused web article on genetics and thyroid disorders
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