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Hypothyroidism (infant and child)
Congenital hypothyroidism is a medical condition in which babies have low levels of thyroid hormone. Thyroid hormone is crucial for development, especially development of the brain, and lack of thyroid hormone can lead to mental retardation. Causes of congenital hypothyroidism include the failure of the thyroid gland to form (agenesis) or immature brain to gland signaling. Treatment via thyroid hormone replacement is very effective.
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Baby 0-2 | Common | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | Common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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Can hypothyroid problems cause a child to do badly in school?
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What are the tests for hypothyroidism child?
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Are there any natural cures for hypothyroidism in a child?
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A 28-year old asked:
What exactly is hypothyroid? And is it hereditary,if i give birth can my child have it?
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A 31-year old female asked:
Can you get hypothyroidism from having a 2nd child? If I end up having it, is it dangerous/life threatening once you start taking a treatment pill?
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A 33-year old asked:
Can missing a week of levothyroxine cause a child to go into a hypothyroid coma?
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A 25-year old male asked:
Is pregnancy is safe in hypothyroidism women? What r t complications in child?
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Does hypothyroidism affect any part of a child's brain?
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Can you replace a thyroid if a child has congenital hypothyroidism?
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A 35-year old female asked:
Weight - 216 pounds Age - 35 Height - 5.6 Hypothyroidism - Can I get pregnant now and give birth to a healthy child?
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A 39-year old female asked:
child medicated since birth for hypothyroidism has presented with bowel problems from 12 'months consultant has said unrelated to hypothyroidism is th?
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A 32-year old female asked:
8 month old baby has hypothyroid.is this alarming? Should this require further check up and medication??
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A 42-year old female asked:
Men with hypothyroid can have baby?
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A 32-year old female asked:
Wat cud be the cause of hypothyroid for babies? Is this hereditary or acquired?any preventive measure to take for the baby?
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Foods to avoid if your baby has congenital hypothyroidism?
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A female asked:
Well-circumscribed mass 3.3x3x2.2 cm in left thyroid (benign), is lobectemy necessary (29 yrs female)? Have 3 mth baby. Is this PPT? Hypothyroidism?
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A 29-year old female asked:
what should i do i am very over weight have hypothyroidism and i just had a baby she is fifthteen months no insurance fulltime job,i stay in georgia?
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A 36-year old female asked:
Can a baby "catch" Hashimotos by breastfeeding from his Mom w/ hypothyroidism by ingesting the thyroid antibodies in the milk?
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A 23-year old female asked:
I have Hypothyroidism and i am 4 almost 5 weeks pregnant. My TSH levels are continuously off but i am taking synthroid (thyroxine) will baby be okay?
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What are the symptoms of a child with a underactive thyroid gland?
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A 37-year old female asked:
i am 37 with an underactive thyroid. i am trying for a baby an have came on today after having lots of symptoms an my period being 8 days late making cycke 34 days previous was 28, 22 how do i know when I'm ovulating with cycle like this. I'm so frustrate
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My baby has jaundice and one of the causing factors may be hypothydrosim! We are at the hospital waiting for blood work. What should I do?
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My baby has jaundice and one of the causing factors may be hypothydrosim! We are at the hospital waiting for blood work. What should I do?
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How to treat hypothyroid naturally?
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A 34-year old asked:
Are hypothyroid medications effective?
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What is the cure / remedy of hypothyroid?
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What is hypothyroidism?
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What causes hypothyroidism?
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