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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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Hypothyroidism means the thyroid gland is under-reactive or produces too little thyroid hormone. The most common cause is an autoimmune disorder known as Hasimoto’s Thyroiditis, which usually runs in the family and there is nothing that can be done to prevent it. There are two main types of hypothyroidism. The first is congenital hypothyroidism and...
Hyperthyroidism means the thyroid gland it over-reactive or produces too much thyroid hormone. The most common cause is an autoimmune disorder known as Graves’ disease. One in every 10,000 children are diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. Symptoms and Diagnosis Children that have hyperthyroidism can have significant weight loss and grow faster, hyperact...
Sometimes when a child is tested for hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism the thyroid function test will come back normal, but the child can test positive for thyroid antibodies. What that means is the child has an increased risk to develop a thyroid disorder, but it doesn’t necessary mean the child will develop a thyroid problem. If thyroid levels ar...
A thyroid nodule is a lump that develops in the thyroid gland. Nodules are relatively common in adults, but are rarely cancerous. The opposite is true for children. Thyroid nodules are rare in kids, but up to 25 percent of the cases can be malignant. Symptoms and Diagnosis Thyroid nodule are almost always asymptomatic. Nodules are usually diagnosed...
Jul 11, 2021 · Kids with hypothyroidism may have the following symptoms: . Short stature or slow growth. Rough, dry skin. Constipation. Cold intolerance. Fatigue and decreased energy. Sleeping more. Bruising easily. Bone fractures or delayed bone age on X-ray. Delayed puberty.
Hypothyroidism is a common endocrine disorder in which your child’s thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone. A child with an underactive thyroid may experience fatigue, weight gain, constipation, decreased growth, and a host of other issues.
If hypothyroidism at birth is left untreated, it can result in a wide array of symptoms, including jaundice, a hoarse cry, poor appetite, umbilical hernia, constipation and slow bone growth. In older children, hypothyroidism can result in slow growth, delayed tooth development and fatigue.
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