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   How do you know if a child has hypothyroidism?

   • Symptoms specific to female teens include delayed puberty and heavy or irregular periods. How can you tell if a child has thyroid problems? Signs include slow growth, fatigue, hair loss, and delays in puberty. However, only a thyroid blood test can confirm hypothyroidism. What is the average age of hypothyroidism diagnosis?

   Hypothyroidism in teens: What to expect with an underactive thyroid

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   Do doctors treat mild hypothyroidism in children and teens?

   • Doctors do not always treat mild hypothyroidism in children and teens, as unnecessary treatment may lead to further complications. However, the doctor will monitor the person’s thyroid levels by testing every 6 to 12 months. The outlook will depend to some extent on the reason for hypothyroidism and the treatment.

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   How does hypothyroidism affect teens?

   • In teens, this can affect growth and puberty. Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) usually appears in people ages 60 or over, but it can affect children and teens. Reasons for this include Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, an autoimmune condition, and some medical treatments. This article discusses how hypothyroidism can affect teens.

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   Can a teen have a thyroid problem?

   • It can affect teens for various reasons, but the most common is Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, an autoimmune condition in which the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy thyroid cells. Hypothyroidism can affect growth and development in teens.

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   2 days ago · At Mayo Clinic, people with Graves' disease and eye symptoms receive expert care from a multidisciplinary team of doctors and surgeons in the Thyroid Eye Disease Clinic. Thyroid eye disease (Graves' ophthalmopathy) can cause vision loss, eye pain, bulging eyes and eyelid swelling.

3. www.medicalnewstoday.com › articles › hypothyroidismHypothyroidism in teens: What to expect with an underactive ...

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   May 21, 2024 · Causes. Symptoms. Diagnosis. Treatment. Outlook. FAQ. Summary. Hypothyroidism is when the thyroid gland produces too little thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH). In teens, this can affect...

4. www.primarycare.theclinics.com › article › S0095Thyroid Disorders - Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice

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   May 23, 2024 · This article includes a review of information primary care physicians need to know direct their evaluation and treatment of thyroid disorders that include sick euthyroid, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, and subclinical thyroid disorders.

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   2 days ago · Thyroid conditions, multiple sclerosis, stroke, viral encephalitis and several others can cause movement disorders. Brain tumors also can lead to movement disorders. Head injury.

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   May 13, 2024 · At the point of diagnosis, 43% of children have normal thyroid function (euthyroid), 24% have mild (subclinical) hypothyroidism, 21% have severe (overt) hypothyroidism, 9% have severe (overt) hyperthyroidism, and 3% have mild (subclinical) hyperthyroidism . The disease progression can vary, including periods of remission, relapse, and eventual ...

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   May 10, 2024 · Summary. Hashimoto thyroiditis is an autoimmune disorder that is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in the United States. Hypothyroidism causes low levels of thyroid hormones, and several ...

9. www.medicalnewstoday.com › articles › hypothyroidismHypothyroidism complications: Explanation and prevention

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   May 13, 2024 · Individuals with hypothyroidism may experience symptoms like fatigue, depression, or weight gain. With proper treatment, these symptoms may decrease or disappear completely. However, in some...