Is it common for a 9 year old to have hypothyroidism?

[missy577me]

I have hypothyroidism and i am 39 now,the Doctors found out when i was 3 and found i have a goiter,last week i took my 9 year old to the Dr. for a check up because her neck was swollen her blood work came back she too has hypothyroidism hers was 95 very low.Now they want her to go for an ultra sound and to see a specialist.Her Doctor seems very concerned with hers.Should i be more concerned than i already am?Is there any information you can tell me about this?Her thyroid stopped working and she called it by another name that i do not remember,How will it affect her at age 9 ? She is already taking medicine now but i did not start taking it until i was 13.Very concerned and confused.Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank You and God Bless

[Smilerdeb]

I really cant answer your question in regards to whether it is common for a child so young but do know that there are a lot of people out there that are born WITHOUT a thyroid.
I think the sooner your Daughter is treated and levels stable, the sooner you will stop worrying and she will feel a lot better.
Thyroid issues are hereditary and dont only occur in the femal gender.
Males have thryoid issues too.
Your Doctor probably called your daughters condition Hashimoto (Hashi's).
Also remember that childrens levels are NOT the same as adults ones.
Bear that in mind as I do know that they are higher than adults levels.
Hope that helps.