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   Can a child have thyroid disease?

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

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   What are the most common thyroid conditions in young children?

   • Thyroid conditions in young children may appear as: These are the most frequent adult thyroid symptoms to appear in children: Hypothyroidism in teenagers occurs more often in girls than boys, and it’s most commonly due to the autoimmune disease, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis.

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   Can a child have hypothyroidism?

   • Having less than normal thyroid function is a common problem and is easily tested and treated. The treatment for hypothyroidism is life-long, but your child will lead a normal life. While hypothyroidism is more common in adults, children can have it too.

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   What causes hypothyroidism in children?

   • The most common cause of hypothyroidism in children is a family history of the disease. Children whose parents, grandparents, or siblings have hypothyroidism are at a higher risk for thyroid disease. This is also true if there’s a family history of immune problems that impact the thyroid.

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   What does the thyroid do in a child?

   • The thyroid gland sends out thyroid hormones to all the cells in the body. These hormones play an important role in supporting and regulating growth, puberty and many other body functions. What are common thyroid problems in children? The two most common thyroid problems in children are hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.

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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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2. www.verywellhealth.com › thyroid-disease-inSymptoms of Thyroid Disease in Children - Verywell Health

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   Jul 11, 2021 · If you are a parent of a child who has thyroid disease, the complications can seem alarming. While thyroid disease can be a lifelong condition, these complications can be prevented with appropriate treatment and consistent management of thyroid hormone levels.

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   Hypothyroidism in children. Hypothyroidism means that the thyroid is underactive. In children, the two most common types of hypothyroidism are congenital hypothyroidism (CHT) and Hashimoto's thyroiditis.

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   It's estimated that nearly 37 out of 1,000 children have thyroid disease. Every cell in the body needs the thyroid hormones to operate at their normal levels. Thyroid issues in children can impact the body in many different ways, depending on the type of thyroid disorder a child has.

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   Aug 16, 2019 · The most common cause of hypothyroidism in children is a family history of the disease. Children whose parents, grandparents, or siblings have hypothyroidism are at a higher risk for...

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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.

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

9. health.clevelandclinic.org › could-my-child-haveChildhood Hypothyroidism: Is My Child Showing Symptoms?

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   Jul 12, 2023 · Childhood hypothyroidism is a condition where your child’s thyroid produces too little hormones. It can result in slow growth and low energy in kids. Is your child shorter than friends their age?