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Congenital hypothyroidism is a disorder affecting the thyroid gland, which is in the neck. The thyroid gland produces a hormone (chemical substance) called thyroxine, which is needed for normal growth and development. If the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroxine, it causes hypothyroidism. If the disorder is present at birth, it is ...
Hypothyroidism is the most common thyroid disorder affecting children, and its most common cause is known as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, which is an autoimmune disorder. Children with hypothyroidism display different symptoms from adults with the disorder. A mother’s hypothyroidism or the treatment of her hypothyroidism while pregnant can ...
Puffiness or swelling around the face. Sensitivity to cold. Slow pulse. Slow speech. Slowed reaction times. Swelling at the front of neck because of an enlarged thyroid gland (goiter) Thinning, coarse, dry hair. Voice that is always hoarse. Weight gain that is not related to eating more.
Thyroiditis. Thyroiditis is inflammation (swelling) of the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland produces a hormone called thyroxine (also called T4), which helps regulate many bodily functions. Thyroxine affects almost every cell in the body, including cells in muscles, the brain, the heart and the bowel. Thyroiditis can result in too much ...
Hypothyroidism is decreased production of thyroid hormone. Hypothyroidism in children can occur when the thyroid gland is missing, is underdeveloped, or has developed in the wrong place or when another disorder causes the thyroid gland to become inflamed. Symptoms depend on the child's age but include delayed growth and development.
About 50% of affected children have a family history of autoimmune thyroid disease. Children with trisomy 21 and Turner syndrome are at increased risk of autoimmune thyroid disease. Children with other genetic conditions (eg, DiGeorge syndrome, Prader-Willi syndrome) are at increased risk of acquired hypothyroidism that is not autoimmune.
muscle cramps. dry and scaly skin. brittle hair and nails. loss of libido (sex drive) pain, numbness and a tingling sensation in the hand and fingers (carpal tunnel syndrome) irregular periods or heavy periods. Elderly people with an underactive thyroid may develop memory problems and depression. Children may experience slower growth and ...
