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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.
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.
Two important symptoms in children are: • Slowing of height - an important early sign of hypothyroidism in children and. • Pubertal development that may be delayed in adolescents. An important finding on physical exam is an enlarged thyroid, also called a goiter. Other hypothyroid symptoms may include: • Fatigue (being more tired than expected)
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- Thyroid Disease in Children
- Frequent Symptoms
- Hypothyroidism
- Thyroid Disease and Endocrine Dysfunction
- Complications
- When to See A Doctor
Thyroid disease during infancy, which is usually identified through newborn screening tests, is not common. Congenital hypothyroidism is the most common thyroid problem identified at birth. After infancy, your child might not have thyroid tests unless you mention symptoms of thyroid disease to his or her pediatrician, or if your child has a risk ...
Reviewing some of the common signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism can help guide you if you are concerned that there could be a possible problem.
Hypothyroidism most commonly occurs when the thyroid gland isn't producing enough thyroid hormone, either because it can't (primary hypothyroidism) or because it isn't being stimulated properly (secondary hypothyroidism). Kids with hypothyroidism may have the following symptoms: 1. Short stature or slow growth 2. Rough, dry skin 3. Constipation 4...
The thyroid gland is an endocrine gland. Thyroid disease can occur along with other endocrine conditions, such as diabetes, pituitary tumors, and adrenal tumors. Similarly, if your child has another endocrine condition, he will also likely be tested for thyroid disease as well. Sometimes, people who have a thyroid tumor may also have other endocrin...
For children, thyroid disease can produce issues with development, particularly if they are not treated. There may also be an increased risk of certain types of thyroid cancer among children who have noncancerous thyroid disease. Complications of thyroid disease in children include: 1. Slow growth: Children with thyroid disease may not reach opti...
Thyroid issues are often hereditary, so if you have a family history of these conditions, talk to your pediatrician about how often you should schedule thyroid disease screening tests for your child. If you notice that he or she has symptoms of hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism, make a doctor's appointment so that the cause can be identified and tr...
About this Book. 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.
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The signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism include. • Tiredness. • Modest weight gain (no more than 5–10 lb) • Feeling cold. • Dry skin. • Hair loss. • Constipation. • Poor growth. Often, your child’s doctor will be able to palpate an enlarged thyroid gland in the neck. This is called a goiter. How is hypothyroidism diagnosed?
