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Information about congenital hypothyroidism and hypothyroidism (or underachieve thyroid) in children and babies, including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and management.
Certain children are at greater risk of hypothy-roidism, including those with congenital syndromes, especially Down syndrome and Turner syndrome; those with type 1 diabetes; and those who have received radiation for cancer treatment. What are the signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism? The signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism include • Tiredness
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Symptoms and signs of hypothyroidism in infants and young children differ from those in older children and adults. If fetal iodine deficiency occurs very early during pregnancy, infants may present with severe growth failure, coarse facial features, intellectual disability, and spasticity.
- Congenital Hypothyroidism
- Autoimmune Hypothyroidism: Chronic Lymphocytic Thyroiditis
- Iatrogenic Hypothyroidism
- Central Hypothyroidism
Congenital hypothyroidism (CH) occurs when the thyroid gland does not develop or function normally prior to birth. It is a very common problem, affecting about 1 in every 2,500 to 3,000 babies. In the United States, all states test for CH as part of their routine newborn screening process. Many factors, including your family history, your child’s p...
Acquired hypothyroidism is most frequently caused by an autoimmune disorder called chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis (CLT). In this disorder your child’s immune system attacks the thyroid gland, leading to damage and decreased function. The disorder was originally described by Japanese physician Hakaru Hashimoto and thus is often referred to by his n...
Iatrogenic hypothyroidism is a form of acquired hypothyroidism that occurs in children who have had their thyroid gland medically ablated (destroyed) or surgically removed. By removing the thyroid gland, the body no longer produces thyroid hormone, leading to iatrogenic hypothyroidism.
Central hypothyroidism occurs when the brain does not make thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), the signal that tells the thyroid gland to work. This condition is much less common than disorders associated with an abnormal thyroid gland. In fact, in central hypothyroidism, most patients have a normal thyroid. In addition to a low TSH, central hypothy...
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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Dec 25, 2023 · There are several types of hypothyroidism in children, and each type has its own unique cause and treatment plan: Congenital hypothyroidism occurs when a child’s thyroid does not fully develop or function properly before they are born.
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There are two types of hypothyroidism in children: Congenital hypothyroidism: Present at birth. Acquired hypothyroidism: Develops after birth. Congenital hypothyroidism is present at birth. Congenital hypothyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland does not develop or function normally before birth.
