Patient's question:
It will have a significant impact on the patient's physical health. During the growth process of infants and young children, if severe symptoms of low physical immunity or hereditary diseases occur, they may potentially lead to the development of hyperthyroidism, which will greatly affect the child's health. What should be done if the child seems to have hyperthyroidism?Doctor's answer:
Hyperthyroidism is a common endocrine disorder caused by excessive secretion of thyroid hormones due to various reasons. The main clinical manifestations include increased appetite, weight loss, fever, sweating, palpitations, excitement, neurovascular excitement, goiter, eye tremors, hand tremors, and tibial vascular murmurs, etc. Severe hyperthyroidism can lead to coma or even be life-threatening. Childhood hyperthyroidism primarily occurs in younger children. Due to the role of thyroid hormones in promoting growth, early symptoms of hyperthyroidism in children are faster growth compared to children of the same age, along with increased appetite, weight loss, and excessive sweating.