Traits and Genetic Disorders That Babies Get From Mom

HASHIMOTO’S DISEASE
Hashimoto’s disease involves the thyroid, which is a small gland at the bottom of the throat that plays a huge part in the endocrine system. The endocrine system regulates hormones, which has to do with metabolism, weight gain, mood disorders, and even acne. In a person with Hashimoto’s disease, the immune system will attack the thyroid.This, in turn, creates a problem for the thyroid, and it has problems doing its work. Specifically, it becomes under active and doesn’t do what it’s supposed to.Hashimoto’s disease is most often passed down maternally. People with a long family history of Hashimoto’s will often find that it’s in their maternal family tree. People who have mothers with Hashimoto’s, as well as any other thyroid disease, for that matter, will need to be on the lookout for the disease in themselves.Usually this shows up around middle-aged years or a bit earlier, though it can affect anyone at anytime.