Patient's question:
Newborn hypothyroidism with ft4 11.45, tsh 45.8, taking levothyroxine 35ug daily. Follow-up results showed ft3 8.3, ft4 24.2, tsh 22.38, all values are high. The thyroid volume is slightly enlarged with rich blood flow signals, and a low-echo nodule is observed in the right lobe. The mother had hyperthyroidism during pregnancy and took propylthiouracil 75mg daily. The doctor here requires an MRI, suggesting it might be a pituitary issue.Doctor's answer:
Hello, hypothyroidism requires persistent use of levothyroxine to supplement stable thyroid hormone levels to normal. At the same time, it is necessary to identify the cause, whether it is currently hypothyroidism, whether it is autoimmune thyroid disease, etc. The child is troubled by neonatal diseases, so the family must take the child to seek medical treatment in time to avoid blindly using small advertisements for drugs. It is necessary to use drugs reasonably. For parents, it is important to pay timely attention to the child's condition and help the child receive timely treatment for the disease.