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What Causes Slightly Elevated TSH Levels And Increased Appetite In Child?
Question: My son is nine years old and he wants to eat food after every 2 to 3 hours, his body weight is 37 Kg. His school teachers are complaining that he is hyper. So please advice me he has any hormonal problem?
Brief Answer:
Possible
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
I have seen the attached report. Mild elevated tsh
It is betterto repeat test in a month.
If still abnormal he might benefit from thyroid tablets.
Your child is obese according to the weight.
He needs tests to rule out diabetes, hormone issues.
I would recommend tests like hba1c, fasting sugar, growth hormone tests.
Get him examined completely before that.
Wishing your child speedy recovery.
Regards
Dr Arun
Possible
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
I have seen the attached report. Mild elevated tsh
It is betterto repeat test in a month.
If still abnormal he might benefit from thyroid tablets.
Your child is obese according to the weight.
He needs tests to rule out diabetes, hormone issues.
I would recommend tests like hba1c, fasting sugar, growth hormone tests.
Get him examined completely before that.
Wishing your child speedy recovery.
Regards
Dr Arun
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