Thyroid Problems? What are they, are they genetic?

Question:

My mother recently disovered she had a Thyroid problem ( hashimotos disease, i think ) she takes Eutroxsig Thyroxine Tablets, What is a Thyroid Problem & how can i avoid getting it?
My Grandmother had it also,

Thanks in advance!!

Answers:
This is all I could find:

Hashimoto's disease is a problem with your thyroid gland located in your neck. The thyroid gland makes hormones that control how your body uses energy. When you have
Hashimoto's disease, your immune system begins to attack your thyroid gland, causing it to become swollen and irritated. When this happens, your thyroid can't make hormones as it should.

Although Hashimoto's disease can affect people of all ages, it's most common in women who are between 30 and 50 years of age. If someone in your family has had thyroid disease, you may have an increased risk for Hashimoto's disease. No one is sure why people get this disease.

Source(s):
http://familydoctor.org/548.xml

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