Patient's question:
Girl, 6 years old, around the Spring Festival in 2012, her lips were red and slightly peeling for about half a year. After taking traditional Chinese medicine, they turned dark, and they have not completely disappeared to this day. Recently, her family noticed that her neck was relatively thick when she was speaking, suspected of hyperthyroidism. She had blood drawn at the hospital, and the test results are as follows:| Item Code | Item Name | Result | Reference Value |
|-----------|--------------------------|---------|-----------------|
| FT3 | Free Triiodothyronine | 8.46 | 3.1-6.8 (adult) |
| FT4 | Free Thyroxine | 32.09 | 12-22 |
| TSH | Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone | 1.99 | 0.27-4.2 |
| A-TG | Anti-Thyroglobulin Antibody | 105.5 | 0-115 |
| A-TPO | Anti-Thyroid Peroxidase Antibody | 68.39 | 0-34 IU/ml |
Doctor's answer:
Hello, the symptoms indicate the phenomenon of hyperthyroidism. It is recommended to use radioactive iodine 131 or oral antithyroid drugs for treatment. If necessary, surgical removal of thyroid tissue may be required.There are many factors that can cause pediatric endocrine diseases. If a child is diagnosed with pediatric endocrine disease, parents need to cooperate with the doctor in active treatment, cooperate with gastrointestinal decompression, and develop good hygiene habits. The child needs a balanced diet and should avoid stimulating and cold foods.