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1. 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.

2. 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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4. www.thyroid.org › wp-content › uploadsHypothyroidism in Children and Adolescents

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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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5. d192ha6kdpe15x.cloudfront.net › apeg › assetsHormones and Me Disorders of the thyroid gland in children ...

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   Goitre. A visible swelling of the thyroid gland in the front of the neck. Hormone. A chemical substance that is made by an endocrine gland and then secreted into the bloodstream. There are a large number of hormones that have widespread effects on the body, such as thyroid hormone, growth hormone, insulin and cortisol.

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6. dsmig.org.uk › wp-content › uploadsThyroid Disorder in Children and Young People with ... - DSMIG

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   Mean age at diagnosis was 2.4 ± 1.1 years (range 0.3 - 4.9) and the average interval between diagnosis of thyroid dysfunction and documentation of remission was 13.2 ± 11.1 months, with most cases resolving between 4 and 5 years of age. Fourteen of the 53 children with hypothyroidism were treated with levothyroxine.

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

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   Pediatric Endocrinology Fact Sheet. Acquired Hypothyroidism in Children: A Guide for Families. What is hypothyroidism? Hypothyroidism refers to an underactive thyroid gland that does not produce enough of the active thyroid hormones triiodothyronine (T3) and levothyroxine (T4).

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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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   How many children are born with hypothyroidism?

   • About 1 child in every 3,500 will develop hypothyroidism. About the same number are born with hypothyroidism. This is one of the conditions tested for in the newborn screening programme (the heel prick test that is done by the midwife at about 5 days of age). This is a different condition. More information about this can be found at

   Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid gland) in childhood - BSPED

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   What is the function of thyroid hormone in a child?

   • The thyroid’s job is to make thyroid hormones, which are released into the blood and then carried to every tissue in the body. In children, thyroid hormone helps to ensure that growth and development occur normally and that the body’s energy, metabolism, heart, muscles, and other organs are working properly. WHAT IS HYPOTHYROIDISM?

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9. www.bsped.org.uk › hypothyroidism-in-childhoodHypothyroidism (underactive thyroid gland) in childhood - BSPED

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   Hypothyroidism is simple to treat by giving the child the thyroid hormone they are unable to make. This is usually given as tablets of thyroxine. The amount needed depends on the child’s size. They will need more as they get older. The tablets should be taken every day. Missing a dose sometimes will not cause any problems, but