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1. www.btf-thyroid.org › hypothyroidism-in-childrenHypothyroidism in children | British Thyroid Foundation

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   Information about congenital hypothyroidism and hypothyroidism (or underachieve thyroid) in children and babies, including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and management.

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3. www.topdoctors.co.uk › medical-articles › all-aboutAll about thyroid disorders in children | Top Doctors

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   Sep 18, 2024 · With early and appropriate treatment, most children with thyroid disorders can lead healthy, active lives. Regular monitoring by a paediatric endocrinologist ensures that treatment remains effective and that children continue to grow and develop normally.

4. news.childrensmercy.org › thyroid-disease-in-kidsThyroid Disease in Kids: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

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   Hypothyroidism means the thyroid gland is under-reactive or produces too little thyroid hormone. The most common cause is an autoimmune disorder known as Hasimoto’s Thyroiditis, which usually runs in the family and there is nothing that can be done to prevent it. There are two main types of hypothyroidism. The first is congenital hypothyroidism and...

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   Hyperthyroidism means the thyroid gland it over-reactive or produces too much thyroid hormone. The most common cause is an autoimmune disorder known as Graves’ disease. One in every 10,000 children are diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. Symptoms and Diagnosis Children that have hyperthyroidism can have significant weight loss and grow faster, hyperact...

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   Sometimes when a child is tested for hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism the thyroid function test will come back normal, but the child can test positive for thyroid antibodies. What that means is the child has an increased risk to develop a thyroid disorder, but it doesn’t necessary mean the child will develop a thyroid problem. If thyroid levels ar...

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   A thyroid nodule is a lump that develops in the thyroid gland. Nodules are relatively common in adults, but are rarely cancerous. The opposite is true for children. Thyroid nodules are rare in kids, but up to 25 percent of the cases can be malignant. Symptoms and Diagnosis Thyroid nodule are almost always asymptomatic. Nodules are usually diagnosed...

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5. www.gosh.nhs.uk › conditions-and-treatmentsCongenital hypothyroidism - Great Ormond Street Hospital

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   How is congenital hypothyroidism treated? Congenital hypothyroidism is treated by replacing the thyroxine that the body cannot produce.

6. www.healthline.com › hypothyroidism-in-childrenHypothyroidism in Children: Signs and Symptoms - Healthline

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   Aug 16, 2019 · There are different treatment options for hypothyroidism. Treatment typically involves daily thyroid hormone therapy with a medication called levothyroxine (Synthroid).

7. www.thyroid.org › hypothyroidism-children-adolescentsHypothyroidism in Children and Adolescents | American Thyroid ...

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   Apr 7, 2024 · Children with overt hypothyroidism (elevated TSH and low T4 levels) are treated by replacing the amount of hormone that the child’s own thyroid can no longer make. The goal is to bring the T4 and TSH back to the normal range and restore the body’s normal functions (called ‘replacement’ therapy).

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   How to treat thyroid problems in children?

   • Replacement therapy with synthetic thyroid hormones in the form of a single daily tablet is usually given. Thyroid hormones are critical for normal brain development in babies and children, therefore treatment with the correct dose of synthetic hormone is very important.

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   Can a child have hypothyroidism?

   • Having less than normal thyroid function is a common problem and is easily tested and treated. The treatment for hypothyroidism is life-long, but your child will lead a normal life. While hypothyroidism is more common in adults, children can have it too.

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   What are the treatment options for kids with hyperthyroidism?

   • Kids with hyperthyroidism have three treatment options. The first one is an anti-thyroid medication that normalizes the thyroid hormone levels and is given 2-3 times a day, but most patients can eventually be weaned down to once a day.

   Thyroid Disease in Kids: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

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   What are the different types of hypothyroidism in children?

   • In children, the two most common types of hypothyroidism are congenital hypothyroidism (CHT) and Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Hypothyroidism is a condition that results from an under-active thyroid that does not produce enough thyroid hormone. ‘Congenital’ means that this condition is present at birth.

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9. www.hopkinsmedicine.org › health › conditions-andHypothyroidism in Children - Johns Hopkins Medicine

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   Treatment. Replacement therapy with synthetic thyroid hormones in the form of a single daily tablet is usually given. Thyroid hormones are critical for normal brain development in babies and children, therefore treatment with the correct dose of synthetic hormone is very important.