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Suggest Treatment For Hashimoto's Hypothyroidism In Child
Question: My friends daughter who is 9yrs old is diagnosed with high thyroid .kindly suggest what treatment should be taken,is it life long and why such small child got it.i have attached the file.
Brief Answer:
Has to be on thyroid hormone replacement
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HCM. Thanks for posting the question. I have gone through the question and understand your concerns.
Ms XXXX is having Hashimoto's hypothyroidism - here her thyroid gland is destroyed by auto immune disease (high antibodies).
The treatment of this condition is thyroid hormone replacement - thyroxine - available as Thyronorm or Eltroxin. The dose depends on the weight of the child - approximately 2mcg per kg is the dose. Consult a pediatrician or Endocrinologist for starting the medications.
Hashimoto's hypothyroidism usually cause permanent hypothyroidism. So 95% she has to be on life long medications.
hope I have answered your questions. If you have any further queries I will be happy to help you.
Regards
Dr Ajish TP
Consultant Pediatric endocrinologist
Has to be on thyroid hormone replacement
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HCM. Thanks for posting the question. I have gone through the question and understand your concerns.
Ms XXXX is having Hashimoto's hypothyroidism - here her thyroid gland is destroyed by auto immune disease (high antibodies).
The treatment of this condition is thyroid hormone replacement - thyroxine - available as Thyronorm or Eltroxin. The dose depends on the weight of the child - approximately 2mcg per kg is the dose. Consult a pediatrician or Endocrinologist for starting the medications.
Hashimoto's hypothyroidism usually cause permanent hypothyroidism. So 95% she has to be on life long medications.
hope I have answered your questions. If you have any further queries I will be happy to help you.
Regards
Dr Ajish TP
Consultant Pediatric endocrinologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Kindly suggest what diet is best for the child ,how many days once the test should be repeated and will she have a normal growth like other kids of her age.
Brief Answer:
No diet modifications are needed
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome back.
No diet modifications are needed for Hashimoto's hypothyroidism. We give diet modifications only in iodine deficiency hypothyroidism ( eating iodised salt, sea foods and avoiding cabbage, cauliflower, tapioca etc).
Once started on medications we repeat thyroid function test after 6 weeks. If normal we do repeat tests every 3-6 months.
Once appropriately treated growth, development, menstruation, marriage, pregnancy, life span every thing will be normal.
Ask her family to stop worrying about the disease. Hashimoto's Hypothyroidism will affect around 15-20% of females in XXXXXXX This is just a hormone deficiency, she need to get it replaced with thyroxine.
Regards
Dr Ajish TP
No diet modifications are needed
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome back.
No diet modifications are needed for Hashimoto's hypothyroidism. We give diet modifications only in iodine deficiency hypothyroidism ( eating iodised salt, sea foods and avoiding cabbage, cauliflower, tapioca etc).
Once started on medications we repeat thyroid function test after 6 weeks. If normal we do repeat tests every 3-6 months.
Once appropriately treated growth, development, menstruation, marriage, pregnancy, life span every thing will be normal.
Ask her family to stop worrying about the disease. Hashimoto's Hypothyroidism will affect around 15-20% of females in XXXXXXX This is just a hormone deficiency, she need to get it replaced with thyroxine.
Regards
Dr Ajish TP
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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