Can children get hyperthyroidism?

Everyone is familiar with the disease of hyperthyroidism. Patients with hyperthyroidism lack iodine in their bodies. This disease is not only suffered by adults, but also children. If a child is thin but can eat a lot, parents should pay more attention to whether he has any signs of hyperthyroidism. Hyperthyroidism in children is prone to complications. After diagnosis, you must follow the doctor's advice and receive timely treatment. The following article introduces the symptoms of hyperthyroidism in children. If you want to know more, you can take a look.

What are the symptoms of hyperthyroidism in babies ?

1. The symptoms of hyperthyroidism in children are mostly manifested as the patient's height being slightly taller than children of the same age, but with emaciation, juiciness, fear of heat, and low fever. The appetite is increased and the frequency of bowel movements is increased but the stools are thick.

2. Patients may also experience palpitations, rapid pulse, systolic murmur at the apex, large pulse pressure difference, hypertension, heart enlargement and heart rhythm disorders.

3. Heart failure and atrial fibrillation are rare in children. Symptoms of hyperthyroidism in children include irritability, hyperactivity, excitement, insomnia, polyphagia, irritability, subtle and rapid tremors in the hands and tongue, and other neuropsychiatric symptoms.

4. Symptoms of hyperthyroidism in children may include enlargement of the isthmus and body of the thyroid gland, which may move up and down with the trachea. In cases of diffuse enlargement, the glands are smooth, soft, and vibrate, and vascular murmurs can be heard.

5. Patients with hyperthyroidism may feel nodules of varying sizes, hard texture, single or multiple. Clinically, a small number of hyperthyroidism patients have no obvious enlargement of the thyroid gland, because one type of thyroid antibodies is the antibodies that stimulate or inhibit the function of the thyroid gland. If a hyperthyroidism patient has only antibodies that stimulate its function and antibodies that inhibit its growth at the same time, hyperthyroidism with a small thyroid gland may occur.

Prevention of hyperthyroidism in children

(1) Prevention before illness occurs: Emotional factors play an important role in the development of hyperthyroidism. "Ji Sheng Fang. Discussion on the Treatment of Goiter" said: "Goiter is mostly caused by excessive anger and worry." Therefore, to prevent hyperthyroidism, we should first keep a happy spirit and a good mood in our daily life. Secondly, a reasonable diet and avoiding irritating foods are also important preventive measures. At the same time, it is also important to maintain a regular daily routine and avoid working in vain. It is also important to support the spleen and stomach, strengthen the physical fitness, and improve one's immunity and disease resistance.

(2) Preventing disease from spreading: Preventing disease before it occurs is the best prevention. However, if hyperthyroidism has already occurred, it should be diagnosed and treated early to prevent the spread of the disease, that is, to prevent the disease from worsening and the occurrence of complications. "Suwen. Yuji Zhenzang Lunpian" says: "The five internal organs are interconnected, and their movement has an order. If one of the five internal organs is diseased, each will pass on the disease to the organ it conquers." Therefore, according to the laws of the occurrence of complications of hyperthyroidism, preventive measures should be taken to prevent the occurrence of complications and control the progression of the disease.

(III) Prevent relapse after recovery: As the saying goes, “Illness comes like a mountain falling, and goes away like pulling a thread.” This is a vivid metaphor for the fact that the body is still in a state of recovery after illness. The loss of body fluid has a recovery process. If you are not careful at this time, the original condition may be prolonged and relapse. Therefore, in the initial recovery stage, comprehensive adjustment of medication, diet, mental state, medicated food, etc., and regular check-ups and careful monitoring are important measures to prevent recurrence after illness.

In general: ① People in coastal areas should pay attention to iodine-containing foods in their diet, and it is recommended not to use a high-iodine diet to prevent iodine-induced hyperthyroidism; ② Iodine supplementation in inland areas (iodine-deficient areas) should be restricted, and taking thyroid tablets should also have a time limit; ③ Thyroid B-ultrasound or thyroid function should be added to physical health surveys to detect hyperthyroidism patients early. When hyperthyroidism patients are discovered passively, the disease is often delayed by 2 to 3 years. Avoiding mental triggers, living a regular life, and combining work and rest are beneficial to preventing the disease.