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What are pediatric thyroid disorders?

What should you understand about them?

The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland found at the base of the neck. It is a part of the endocrine system, which means it produces hormones. These thyroid hormones regulate your body’s metabolism, affecting how quickly you burn calories and how fast your heart beats.

What are the types of pediatric thyroid disorders?

There are two major types of pediatric thyroid disorders and they include,

Hypothyroidism

It is a common endocrine disorder where your child’s thyroid gland produces too little thyroid hormone. This condition can also affect heart rate, energy conversion function, metabolism, and many other functions.

Hyperthyroidism

This occurs when the thyroid gland overproduces thyroid hormone. As it is an overactive condition, it can lead to increased activity in your child’s body functions like metabolism, and also increasing heartbeat.

SYMPTOMS

What are the symptoms of pediatric thyroid disorders?

There are several symptoms for this, but the common symptoms of pediatric thyroid disorders can depend on the type of thyroid disorder. Understanding the symptoms of hypothyroidism in children.

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Fatigue

This symptom of hypothyroidism results from the thyroid gland producing insufficient hormones to regulate the body’s energy levels. In children, this can affect their lack of energy or difficulty concentrating.

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Constipation

This symptom is frequent and caused by the slowing down of the digestive system due to low thyroid hormone levels. As there is low nutrient absorption bowel movement is slowed down leading to constipation.

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Sudden weight gain

This is caused by the reduced production of thyroid hormones, which slows down the body’s metabolism. This hormonal imbalance causes the body to store more fat, which leads to weight gain.

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Slow growth rate

This symptom is significant in children, as thyroid hormones are essential for normal growth and development. When the thyroid gland produces insufficient hormones, it leads to delayed bone growth.

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Constantly feeling hot

This symptom is caused by an overactive metabolism. Excess thyroid hormones increase the body’s energy production and produce more heat, which makes the person feel hot.

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Constantly irritated

This is caused by overstimulation of the nervous system due to excessive thyroid hormone levels. This hormonal imbalance increases anxiety, restlessness, and sensitivity.

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Irregular heartbeat

The excessive production of thyroid hormones that overstimulate the heart results in an irregular heartbeat. This condition is also known as arrhythmia.

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Nervousness

Children with hyperthyroidism may appear anxious and have difficulty relaxing, or children may feel overwhelmed. This arises due to overstimulation of the brain.

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DIAGNOSIS

What are the diagnostic procedures for pediatric thyroid disorders?

Depending on the type of symptoms your child is experiencing, a pediatric thyroid doctor may recommend diagnostic tests accordingly. They include

Blood tests

The blood sample examination is the ideal way to diagnose thyroid functioning. Stimulating thyroid hormone (TSH) and other specific thyroid hormone levels can be determined with blood examination.

Radioactive iodine uptake

This test also works effectively to diagnose thyroid disorders. In this test, a radioactive iodine pill is given to the child and observed how the iodine is collected in the thyroid gland.

Thyroid scans

Thyroid scans are also performed to understand the size, shape, function, and position of the thyroid gland. In this, a small amount of radioactive tracer is injected, which collects in the thyroid glands.

TREATMENT IN Sri Ramakrishna Hospital

What are the treatment options
For Pediatric Thyroid Disorders?

There are several ways to treat thyroid disorders, and depending on your results, a pediatric thyroid specialist in Coimbatore usually recommends the best option that suits your child the best.

CAUSES

How is pediatric thyroid caused?

Pediatric thyroid is caused by reasons that you can overlook

Iodine Deficiency

Insufficient iodine disturbs thyroid hormone production.

Autoimmune Disorders

Thyroid glands will affect the body’s immune system and cause improper function.

Congenital Defects

Improper development of the thyroid while birth causes issues.

Genetic Factors

A family history of thyroid has a chance of increasing the risk caused by thyroid in children.

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FAQs

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There are several causes of thyroid disorders in children. Autoimmune disorders are the most common cause of thyroid disorders in children. The immune cells of the immune system begin to attack the thyroid gland, leading to thyroid disorders. If your child is facing pediatric thyroid disorder, get treatment from the best infant thyroid treatment in Coimbatore for a better result.
There are several symptoms to diagnose a thyroid problem in children. It is important to look for symptoms like sudden weight gain/loss, tiredness, itchy scalp, constipation, trouble concentrating, nervousness, and many more. In case you notice these symptoms in your little one, reach out to the pediatric thyroid doctor in Coimbatore.
The thyroid gland is producing too much thyroid hormone when a child or adolescent is diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. Consequently, the body’s systems may begin to operate more quickly. Behavioural problems are typically more prevalent in children with hyperthyroidism.
Children between the ages of 6 and 10 typically have TSH values between 0.8 and 6.0 mU/L. Low levels of TSH, which are the result of excessive thyroid hormone production, are indicative of hyperthyroidism.
As we age, the thyroid gland and other endocrine organs experience significant functional changes. It is well known that as people age, thyroid disorders become more common.
You can find that your child have thyroid disorder through the symptoms. The common symptoms include slow growth rate. Other symptoms are sluggishness, pallor, dry and itchy scalp increased sensitivity to cold and constipation. Without medical treatment this can lead to stunted physical growth.

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