How to treat hypothyroidism in children

I think children suffering from hypothyroidism is related to the lack of hormones in their bodies and the inability to absorb iodine normally. The symptoms of hypothyroidism in children are also quite obvious, such as uncoordinated facial features, slow growth, and especially poor gastrointestinal function in terms of diet. Parents must seek timely treatment after discovering the problem, but how to treat hypothyroidism in children? Drug treatment must be chosen, but you must listen to the doctor's advice.

What are the early symptoms of hypothyroidism in children?

1. Hypothyroidism in children is a common disease in children, which is caused by the lack of hormones in the child's body. Generally, children with this disease are not lively, cry a lot, have a particularly hoarse voice, and sometimes do not eat well. They may have severe diarrhea or constipation. These are the main symptoms of hypothyroidism in children.

2. Children with hypothyroidism will have a blank expression on their faces, their facial features are very uncoordinated, their eyes are usually swollen, and they grow very slowly. Their gastrointestinal function is particularly poor at this time, and abdominal distension will often occur. The child's body shape is often very different from his age.

3. Children with hypothyroidism have impaired gastrointestinal function because insufficient thyroid hormone will reduce their appetite. Their bone development may also be subtly deformed.

4. The reduction of nail size in children may not be very obvious, but the symptoms will become more obvious with age. The symptoms in women are more obvious. Menstruation will increase next year, and severe anemia and endocrine disorders may occur.

How to treat hypothyroidism in children

Whether it is primary hypothyroidism, parasitic hypothyroidism, or acquired hypothyroidism, once hypothyroidism is diagnosed, it must be treated immediately.

Because if not treated early it will affect the baby's intellectual development, oral sodium l-thyroxine is generally used. The earlier the treatment is started, the better. Patients with abnormal thyroid development require lifelong treatment.

Generally, during treatment, the dose is started at a small level and gradually increased. The purpose is to restore high TSH to normal within two weeks. When the free thyroid reaches the normal range, the symptoms of hypothyroidism can be corrected as soon as possible. Regular follow-up is then required, and adjustments are made based on the blood drug concentration and the concentration of free thyroxine and TSH in the blood. In addition, changes in growth, development, IQ, and bone age should be observed.