What are the symptoms of thyroid disease in children

If they have thyroiditis, then it will have a great impact on their physical health. In many cases, it is caused by bacteria and viruses invading the body, which leads to thyroiditis and thyroid enlargement. Sometimes it is divided into acute, subacute and chronic types. Children with low immunity are especially prone to these symptoms, which can also cause fever, headache, and high fever.

1. Thyroiditis is caused by the invasion of bacteria, viruses, etc. into the body. Clinically, thyroiditis often causes enlargement and nodular changes of the thyroid gland, which is called thyroiditis. It can be divided into three types: acute, subacute, and chronic. Children have lower immunity and are easily infected by thyroiditis. Thyroiditis can easily cause thyroid suppuration in children, which is difficult to treat clinically.

2. Thyroiditis is caused by the invasion of bacteria, viruses, etc. into the body. Clinically, thyroiditis often causes enlargement and nodular changes of the thyroid gland, which is called thyroiditis. It can be divided into three types: acute, subacute, and chronic. Children have lower immunity and are easily infected by thyroiditis. Thyroiditis can easily cause thyroid suppuration in children, which is difficult to treat clinically and usually requires surgical incision and drainage of the pus, so parents should always be vigilant.

3. Acute thyroiditis is caused by bacterial infection. The thyroid gland becomes red and swollen, and there is fever and headache. Sometimes children have high fever, increased white blood cell count, difficulty breathing, and hoarseness. It can be cured with large amounts of antibiotics and symptomatic treatment. Subacute thyroiditis often occurs 2 to 3 weeks after an upper respiratory tract viral infection. The thyroid gland becomes enlarged and tender, and may be accompanied by fever, fatigue, anorexia, and dysphagia, which radiates to the teeth, mandible, behind the ears, and chest. Transient palpitations, sweating, increased nervous excitability, etc. Thyroid function may increase transiently and then return to normal. Responds well to hormone therapy.

4. The other is chronic thyroiditis, which is also called Hashimoto's thyroiditis clinically. It is common in children aged 6 to 16 years old, especially in children aged 10 to 11 years old and in adolescence. It can also be seen in children under 3 years old. It accounts for 1% of school-age children, and is more common in girls than in boys. Hashimoto's thyroiditis develops slowly, the thyroid gland becomes enlarged and hard, and there may be no clinical symptoms, but hypothyroidism or temporary hyperthyroidism symptoms may occur after a few years. Symptomatic treatment can relieve symptoms, sometimes by compressing breathing and reducing symptoms of hypothyroidism. When a mother is taking care of her baby, if she finds that the baby's thyroid gland is enlarged and hard like a stone, and is uneven, she should suspect that it is a symptom of Hashimoto's thyroiditis. At this time, she should seek medical attention as soon as possible to prevent delay in the disease.