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Congenital hypothyroidism

What is Congenital hypothyroidism?

Congenital hypothyroidism (CH) is a condition of thyroid hormone deficiency present at birth. Approximately 1 in 4000 newborn infants has a severe deficiency of thyroid function, while even more have mild or partial degrees. If untreated for several months after birth, severe congenital hypothyroidism can lead to growth failure and permanent intellectual disability. Treatment consists of a daily dose of thyroid hormone (thyroxine) by mouth. Because the treatment is simple, effective, and inexpensive, nearly all of the developed world practices newborn screening to detect and treat congenital hypothyroidism in the first weeks of life.

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is it safe to use thyronorm for my 4 months baby HI Doctor , My son is 4 months old .and his TSH is 11.55 .Doctor advise him to give thyronorm 25...

doctor1 MD

Dear Monika, Welcome to HealthcareMagic!

Your baby's TSH value is raised suggesting he is suffering from hypothyroidism, probably congenital...

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Hello Sir,
My son is 26 days old its diagnosed that he has hypothyroidism.
The values are :
T3 : 2.13
T4 : 0.16
TSH: 95

Could you please let me...

doctor1 MD

Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query.

I understand your concern about your baby's health condition. The thyroid function tests...

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Sir, Recently my son about 3 month age carriedout T3,T4, TSH test. T3 & TSH are normal. T4 Value is 134. please tell me what is treatment that have...

doctor1 MD

Hi, Welcome to HealthcareMagic!
The values of Thyroid function tests vary with age, particularly in neonates. Congenital hypothyroidism requires...

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