What to do if baby's tsh is too high

Tsh is a value that appears when checking the fetus' thyroid gland. This value will affect the normal intellectual development of the fetus, so it is very important for the fetus. If the tsh is high in the first examination, parents should give the child a detailed examination. After confirmation, the child must be given some symptomatic medication. So what should I do if the baby's tsh is high?

The child's TSH was high in the initial screening, and it was still high in the re-examination, and exceeded 10. If it is still over 10 for the third time, it is recommended to take Euthyrox in a small dose. If other values ​​are normal, it will not affect the child's intellectual development. Thyroid ultrasound is normal and the patient will generally recover. Don't worry. TSH is slightly elevated and cannot be diagnosed as hypothyroidism. No medication is needed for the time being. It is recommended to recheck after 3 weeks. Based on the brain CT results and the symptoms of hug reflex and eye rolling, it cannot be confirmed as hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, nor can it be considered to be related to hypothyroidism. It is recommended to consult a pediatric neurologist. If there is indeed a brain disease, treatment may be required.

Normal newborns may have a transient increase in TSH due to changes in the living environment. Distress may also affect TSH, but if it is still high 25 days after birth, it can be treated. Whether it is temporary or permanent, you can use medication. Be sure to go to a tertiary hospital. Because hypothyroidism can affect growth and development, as well as intelligence. While taking the medication, thyroid function should be checked regularly and the medication dosage should be adjusted based on the test results.

Some hormone indicators of infants are higher than those of adults, and TSHF3, F4, etc. are indicators of thyroid function. If TSH is only slightly elevated, then don't worry, just check again when the child is 1 or 2 years old. If TSH is more than twice as high, or if T3 and T4 are also elevated at the same time, then the baby needs to consider hyperthyroidism and must go to a professional hospital for treatment. I wish the baby good health.