Does a person with low intelligence who has taken thyroid tablets for two years still need to continue?

Patient's question:

Height: 1.1 meters, Weight: 60 jin, Intellectual disability. From birth to now, "Congenital hypothyroidism, past treatment and effectiveness: Took thyroid tablets for two years; the effect was not significant; still 1.1 meters now. What kind of assistance is desired: Would like experts to explain better treatment plans...

Doctor's answer:

It refers to a child's height being more than 2 standard deviations above the average height of children of the same gender, age, and race, with an annual growth rate of more than 5 centimeters.
Guidance: Generally, the treatment for short stature involves using exogenous growth hormone to promote growth. Many children with short stature can experience rapid catch-up growth. The above advice is for the question, "17-year-old, 1.1 meters tall, weighing 60 jin, with low intelligence, taking thyroid tablets for two years." It is hoped that this will be helpful to you. Wishing you good health!

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