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2. www.btf-thyroid.org › hypothyroidism-in-childrenHypothyroidism in children | British Thyroid Foundation

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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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3. www.btf-thyroid.org › hyperthyroidism-in-childrenHyperthyroidism in children | British Thyroid Foundation

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   Information about hyperthyroidism (or overactive thyroid) in children, including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and management.

4. www.nice.org.uk › guidance › ng145Thyroid disease: assessment and management - NICE

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   Nov 20, 2019 · Explain to people with thyroid disease who need treatment, and their family or carers if appropriate, that: • Thyroid disease usually responds well to treatment. • The goal of treatment is to alleviate symptoms and align thyroid function tests within or close to the reference range.

5. www.thyroid.org › wp-content › uploadsHyperthyroidism in Children and Adolescents - ATA

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   The goal of treatment is to normalize the thyroid hormone levels (T3 and T4) and to make the signs and symptoms go away. The treatment choices include: (1) an anti-thyroid drug (described below), (2) radioactive iodine ablation and (3) thyroid surgery.

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6. www.btf-thyroid.org › childrenChildren - btf-thyroid.org

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   Thyroid disorders are rare in children and newborn babies but if your child is diagnosed, it can be isolating and worrying. We have a variety of resources to help you understand more about thyroid disease, and how it can affect young people, and to help you connect with others in a similar position.

7. 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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   Which recommendations apply to adults and children with normal thyroid function?

   • The following recommendations apply to adults, children and young people with normal thyroid function. 1.9.1 Offer ultrasound to image palpable thyroid enlargement or focal nodularity in adults, children and young people with normal thyroid function if malignancy is suspected.

   Thyroid disease: assessment and management - NICE

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   Should a child with thyroid enlargement be referred to a healthcare professional?

   • The committee noted that there was no evidence in children. They agreed that a healthcare professional should refer a child with thyroid enlargement to an appropriate multidisciplinary team, to ensure appropriate management as early as possible. Thyroid disease includes thyroid enlargement and thyroid hormone dysfunction.

   Thyroid disease: assessment and management - NICE

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   What is a thyroid guideline?

   • This guideline covers investigating all suspected thyroid dysfunction and managing primary thyroid disease (related to the thyroid rather than the pituitary gland). There is variation in how thyroid disease is investigated and managed in primary and secondary care.

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

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   A TSH level should be checked 4 to 8 weeks after starting levothyroxine (T4) or after any change in levothyroxine dose. The goal of treatment is to keep the TSH and T4 in the normal range. How often these levels need to be checked depends on the age of the child.