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1. childgrowthfoundation.org › 2018/07/15_HypothyroidismThyroid Disorders A Guide for Parents and Patients

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   This booklet aims to provide information about a broad range of thyroid disorders that are found in babies, children and adolescents. Thyroid problems are more common in adults than children, but there are some special features of childhood thyroid disorders that differ from adults.

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

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   Films featuring young people with hypothyroidism and other thyroid conditions. Information about congenital hypothyroidism and hypothyroidism (or underachieve thyroid) in children and babies, including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and management.

4. www.bsped.org.uk › media › 1783Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid gland) - BSPED

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   Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid gland) in childhood. Hypothyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland is no longer able to make enough amounts of thyroid hormone (thyroxine). What is the thyroid gland? The thyroid gland is shaped like a butterfly and found in the neck at the front of the windpipe just below the Adam’s apple.

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5. www.pedsendo.org › 06 › Acquired-HypothyroidismAcquired Hypothyroidism in Children: A Guide for Families

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   -roidism in children and teens is direct attack of the thyroid gland rom the immune system. This disease is known as autoimmune thyroiditis or Hashimoto disease. Certain children are at greater risk of hypothy-roidism, including those with congenital syndromes, especially Down syndrome and Turner synd

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6. www.thyroid.org › wp-content › uploadsHypothyroidism in Children and Adolescents - ATA

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   WHAT CAUSES HYPOTHYROIDISM? In children, hypothyroidism can be present at birth (a condition called congenital hypothyroidism) or it can develop later in childhood. When the thyroid gland stops working despite being normal in the newborn period it is called ‘acquired’ hypothyroidism.

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   This booklet is valuable reading for children and adolescents who have disorders of the thyroid gland. It is also recommended reading for their family and friends.

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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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   What does hypothyroidism mean?

   • Hypothyroidism means that the thyroid is underactive. 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.

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   Is hypothyroidism a congenital condition?

   • 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. Very early in an unborn baby's development the thyroid gland moves from the back of the tongue to its normal position in the neck.

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   How is hypothyroidism diagnosed?

   • • TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) is the most sensitive test for hypothyroidism. TSH is made in the pituitary, a gland at the base of the brain that controls our hormone system. If the thyroid gland is not working, the pituitary releases more TSH to try to get the thyroid to make more thyroid hormones (T3 and T4).

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   This booklet, Disorders of the Thyroid Gland in Children and Adolescents, aims to give you a basic understanding of how thyroid disorders are diagnosed, the types of treatment available and the sorts of problems you may encounter.