Patient's question:
Born weight 3.4 kg, length 50 cm, neonatal screening suspected hypothyroidism, TSH test result 10.5. Currently, my child's appetite, urination, and sleep are normal. No symptoms such as pale, thickened, or scaly skin, thick and large lips often protruding, mouth often open with drooling, pale or waxy yellow complexion, or a sunken nose bridge have appeared.Doctor's answer:
Hypothyroidism is a type of thyroid dysfunction. Also known as cretinism. The dysfunction of the thyroid gland in this condition begins in the fetus or newborn. It is characterized by low body temperature in children, reduced crying and laughing, decreased activity, slow response, poor appetite, and no obvious delay in physical and intellectual development. The child may appear dull, with sparse hair, facial edema, and an enlarged abdomen. It is often accompanied by deafness. If not detected and treated in time, the child may exhibit dwarfism and low intelligence, appearing slow-witted. However, if detected early and treated with thyroid hormone, the child's physical and intellectual development may be normal.