May develop at any age
Autoimmune thyroid disorders occur more frequently in children and adolescents with type 1 diab...
Linear growth failure can be the first sign of thyroid dysfunction.
Declining school performance is a sensitive marker for lethargy and reduced focus.
Radiation exposure, history of typ...
Indicated for the treatment of over...
Whenever starting medication or adjusting dose, check T4 and TSH at 4- to 6-week intervals to assess adequacy of the new dose; need to wait this...
Ban Y, Tomer Y. Genetic susceptibility in thyroid autoimmunity. Pediatr Endocrinol Rev. 2005;3(1):20–32. [View Abstract on OvidInsights]
Child CJ, Blum WF, Deal C, et al. Devel...
244.9 Unspecified acquired hypothyroidism
244.8 Other specified acquired hypothyroidism
245.2 Chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis
246.8 Other specified disorders of thyroid
E03.9 Hypothyroidism...
Q: What happens if my child forgets a dose?
A: Give the dose as soon as you remember. If it is the next day, give 2 doses.
Q: How long will my child have to take these pills?
A: Probably for life.
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