Hypothyroidism?!


Question:

Hypothyroidism?

my 3 week old has congenital hypothyroidism and i was told he will be on a pill for the rest of his life do you think it will go away i hate to think that he has something that will weigh him down like this


Answers:

Initially, babies born without a thyroid gland or with a gland that doesn't work properly may have few signs and symptoms. When newborns do have problems with hypothyroidism, they may include:

Yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes (jaundice). In most cases, this occurs when a baby's liver can't metabolize a molecule called bilirubin, which normally forms when the body recycles old or damaged red blood cells.
Frequent choking.
A large, protruding tongue.
As the disease progresses, infants are likely to have trouble feeding and may fail to grow and develop normally. They may also have:

Constipation
Poor muscle tone
Excessive sleepiness
When hypothyroidism in infants isn't treated, even mild cases can lead to severe physical and mental retardation.

In general, children and teens who develop hypothyroidism have the same signs and symptoms as adults do, but they may also experience:

Poor growth, resulting in short stature
Delayed development of permanent teeth
Delayed puberty
Poor mental development
Your baby will probably be on medicine for all of his life but he can lead a normal life. I think you are lucky that he was diagnosed so early in life. Good luck and congratulations on your sweet little boy.




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