Patient's question:
The baby was diagnosed with hypothyroidism at one month old, and the symptoms are very obvious, including hair loss, vomiting milk, jaundice, etc. I am very anxious now. The second test report has not come out yet. What should I do? How can I know if the condition is serious? How long will it take for the report to come out? Can the doctors in the county solve this? What should I do at home? Looking forward to good news urgently!Doctor's answer:
Hello! Hypothyroidism in infants of this age is called cretinism, also known as "cretinism." If the pregnant woman lacks iodine, leading to a deficiency of thyroid hormone during fetal development, it results in endemic cretinism. Spontaneous cretinism occurs in infants with congenital thyroid gland developmental disorders. If timely treatment is provided within the first 3 months after birth to restore the levels of thyroid hormones in the body, the child's intelligence may have the potential to recover. The treatment for this condition is not difficult, and it should be manageable at the county hospital. If you are not confident, you can seek treatment at nearby provincial or municipal children's hospitals.