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   How do you know if a child has thyroid problems?

   • 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. Diagnosis is by thyroid function testing (eg, serum thyroxine, thyroid-stimulating hormone). Treatment is thyroid hormone replacement.

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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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   Can hypothyroidism cause symptoms?

   • In early stages, hypothyroidism may not cause noticeable symptoms. Hypothyroidism is treated with thyroid hormone medicine that is effective when taken at the correct dose. If left untreated, hypothyroidism can lead to high cholesterol and heart problems over time.

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   Dec 10, 2022 · Hypothyroidism in children and teens. In general, children and teens with hypothyroidism have symptoms similar to those in adults. But they also may have: Poor growth that leads to short stature. Delayed development of permanent teeth. Delayed puberty. Poor mental development. When to see a doctor

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   Information about congenital hypothyroidism and hypothyroidism (or underachieve thyroid) in children and babies, including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and management.

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   Dec 12, 2023 · The thyroid sometimes makes too little or much hormone, resulting in thyroid disease. Find out the types, symptoms and treatment options.

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   Etiology |. Symptoms and Signs |. Diagnosis |. Treatment |. Key Points |. 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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   Oct 5, 2021 · The thyroid gland makes a hormone that regulates metabolism. Sometimes it can make too little or too much of the hormone, resulting in thyroid disease. Find out the types, symptoms and treatments. By Omar El Kawkgi December 12, 2023.