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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.
Information about hyperthyroidism (or overactive thyroid) in children, including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and management.
Although hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) is a common disorder in adults, it is less common in children. One child in every 2-3,000 is born with hypothyroidism in the UK. It is more common in girls. In children, the two most common types of hypothyroidism are congenital hypothyroidism (CHT) and Hashimoto's thyroiditis.
Each patient is different, and the most effective treatment plan involves coordination between the child’s health care team, the child and the child’s family. Treatment may include taking medications with thyroid hormones to replace the deficient hormones.
- What Is Hypothyroidism?
- Symptoms
- Diagnosis
- When to Call For Help
- Treatment
Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland, located in the front of the neck, does not produce enough thyroid hormones, which control overall metabolism and many bodily functions. Hypothyroidism can have several causes, including an autoimmune disorder (Hashimoto’s disease), in which the body’s immune system mistakenly destructs its o...
Slowed growth ratePuffy faceSwollen hands and feetPoor muscle toneA physician will suspect underactive thyroid if several of the above symptoms are present; however, a definitive diagnosis can be easily made by testing the level of a pituitary hormone called thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH). If the thyroid is producing normal levels of thyroid hormones, TSH will be within normal range. However if the thyroid is ...
If you see any of the above symptoms in your baby, infant or child — particularly slow growth — call your pediatrician.
Replacement therapy with synthetic thyroid hormones in the form of a single daily tablet is usually given. Thyroid hormones are critical for normal brain development in babies and children, therefore treatment with the correct dose of synthetic hormone is very important. Because the body can require higher doses of synthetic hormone over time, the ...
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Hypothyroidism in Children | Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. What is hypothyroidism? 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.
