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Information about congenital hypothyroidism and hypothyroidism (or underachieve thyroid) in children and babies, including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and management.
- Newborns
- Toddlers and Gradeschoolers
- Teens
Hypothyroidism occurs at any age, but the symptoms vary in children. In newborns, symptoms occur in the first few weeks or months after birth. The symptoms are subtle and can be missed by parents and doctors. Symptoms include: 1. yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes 2. constipation 3. poor feeding 4. cold skin 5. decreased crying 6. loud br...
The problems associated with hypothyroidism beginning in early childhood vary depending on the child’s age. Thyroid conditions in young children may appear as: 1. shorter than average height 2. shorter than average limbs 3. permanent teeth that develop later 4. puberty that starts later 5. slowed mental development 6. heart rate that is slower than...
Hypothyroidism in teenagers occurs more often in girls than boys, and it’s most commonly due to the autoimmune disease, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. Teenagers with a family history of autoimmune diseases, such as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, Graves’ disease, or type 1 diabetes are at a higher risk for developing thyroid disease. Children with genetic disor...
Both men and women can have an underactive thyroid, although it's more common in women. Children can also develop an underactive thyroid and some babies are born with it. All babies born in the UK are screened for congenital hypothyroidism using a blood spot test when the baby is about 5 days old.
Dec 25, 2023 · Signs and Symptoms. Diagnosis. Treatment. Hypothyroidism in children is an endocrine disorder where a child’s thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone. When this happens, the child’s growth rate slows down. They could also experience fatigue, weight gain, constipation, and cognitive delay.
Common symptoms include: tiredness. being sensitive to cold. weight gain. constipation. depression. slow movements and thoughts. muscle aches and weakness. muscle cramps. dry and scaly skin. brittle hair and nails. loss of libido (sex drive) pain, numbness and a tingling sensation in the hand and fingers (carpal tunnel syndrome)
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).
Symptoms. Slowed growth rate. Puffy face. Swollen hands and feet. Poor muscle tone. Sluggishness, sleepiness. Constipation. Fatigue. Dry, itchy scalp. Dry, coarse skin. Heavy menstruation in girls. Mood swings. Weight gain. Hoarse cry or voice. Dry, coarse skin. Enlarged thyroid gland (goiter) Diagnosis.
