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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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   How is hypothyroidism diagnosed in children and adolescents?

   • In children and adolescents with suspected hypothyroidism (elevated TSH and low T4/free T4), thyroid antibody titers (to thyroid peroxidase and thyroglobulin) should be measured to evaluate for autoimmune thyroiditis.

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   What is hypothyroidism in children?

   • , MD, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Hypothyroidism is thyroid hormone deficiency. Symptoms in infants include poor feeding and growth failure; symptoms in older children and adolescents are similar to those of adults but also include growth failure, delayed puberty, or both.

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   How do you know if a child has hypothyroidism?

   • Symptoms depend on the child's age but include delayed growth and development. The diagnosis is based on newborn screening tests, blood tests, and imaging tests. Treatment includes giving thyroid hormone replacement. (See also Hypothyroidism in adults.) The thyroid gland is an endocrine gland located in the neck.

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   Dec 10, 2022 · The first blood test typically done to diagnose hypothyroidism measures the level of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) in the blood. If it's high, the test is done again, along with a blood test for the thyroid hormone T-4. If the results show that TSH is high and T-4 is low, then the diagnosis is hypothyroidism.

3. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › books › NBK279032Disorders of the Thyroid Gland in Infancy, Childhood and ...

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   Mar 18, 2017 · Thyroid disorders in infancy, childhood and adolescence represent common and usually treatable endocrine disorders. Thyroid hormones are essential for normal development and growth of many target tissues, including the brain and the skeleton.

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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.

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   More Information. Hypothyroidism is deficient thyroid hormone production. Symptoms in infants include poor feeding and growth failure; symptoms in older children and adolescents are similar to those of adults but also include growth failure, delayed puberty, or both.

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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.