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Home » Childhood and Adolescence Hyperthyroidism

Can Children Have Thyroid Problem?

May 6, 2020 by Dr. Shaila Shamanur Bhattacharyya

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Congenital Hypothyroidism Hypothyroidism refers to an underactive thyroid gland. Congenital hypothyroidism occurs when a baby is born without the ability to make normal amounts of thyroid hormone. It occurs in about 1 in 3,000 to 4,000 newborn babies. Thyroid hormone is important for your baby’s physical (height and weight) and mental (brain) development therefore, untreated […]

Hypothyroidism in Children and Adolescents

May 6, 2020 by Dr. Shaila Shamanur Bhattacharyya

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When the thyroid gland stops working despite being normal in the newborn period it is called ‘acquired’ hypothyroidism. Hashimoto’s thyroiditis  (also called autoimmune thyroiditis) is the most common cause of acquired hypothyroidism in children and adolescents. It usually develops after the first few years of life. It can present with or without goitre. Hence thyroid […]

Hyperthyroidism in Children and Adolescent

May 6, 2020 by Dr. Shaila Shamanur Bhattacharyya

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Hyperthyroidism refers to too much thyroid hormone in the blood coming from the thyroid gland. What are the possible signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism? It can occur at any age but more often above age 10 and more often in girls than in boys. Children and adolescents may have some, but not all the typical […]

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