Is hypothyroidism hereditary?

 

Q: I am 32 years old and I have a family history of hypothyroidism. Is hypothyroidism hereditary?

A: Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland is underperforming. Fuel processing in the body is affected by this condition and energy levels decline. Patients may gain weight, become constipated and feel cold and depressed. Causes of hypothyroidism involve damage to the thyroid either through an antibody reaction triggered in the body or after physical injury such as surgery. Antibody reactions to the thyroid are frequently seen in family members, but simply having relatives suffering from hypothyroidism does not guarantee that one's thyroid will malfunction. Usually a triggering event such as stress awakens the innate tendency one may have to form antibodies against their own thyroid. Women are more likely to develop hypothyroidism under these circumstances.  

Food and nausea?

 

Q: Almost every time I cook my own food or smell food cooking and can’t physically watch it be cooked I lose my entire appetite (even though I’m starving) and get super nauseous and can’t eat. My question is what could cause this?

I am not pregnant (actually started my period yesterday morning) and I have Type 1 diabetes.

Female | 23 years old
Complaint duration: Months
Medications: Novolog/ Lantus
Conditions: Diabetes

A: Do your symptoms of nausea apply to raw foods (salads), snacks, fruit, prepared meals as well?  You have a good appetite but exposure to the cooking process appears to trigger an unpleasant smell experience. Changes in taste and smell are not usually attributable to diabetes mellitus.  They have been described in patients with brain injury and infection, such as Covid-19. Since this problem is a recent development, I would advise that you have a thorough medical check up.