Patient's question:
I don't know what's going on, but my child has been misbehaving and crying non-stop recently. Even the hospital check-ups haven't helped. What are the causes of high thyroid hormone levels in infants?Doctor's answer:
Your condition may be hyperthyroidism, which refers to a group of diseases characterized by the overproduction of thyroid hormones due to various reasons related to the thyroid gland itself or other factors outside the thyroid gland. These hormones enter the bloodstream and affect tissues and organs throughout the body, leading to increased excitability and hypermetabolism in multiple systems such as the nervous, circulatory, and digestive systems. It is recommended to undergo T3, T4, and TSH tests. In some cases, surgical removal of a portion of the thyroid gland may be considered.