Children with hypothyroidism need regular blood tests to check their hormone levels. Doctors will usually test the child’s blood 4–8 weeks after prescribing levothyroxine and then every 3–12 ...

Like adults, children can suffer from thyroid problems too, which can be of two types, namely hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. Written by : Varun Verma Updated at: Feb 17, 2023 19:19 IST ...

One common thyroid disorder in children is hypothyroidism, where the thyroid gland produces insufficient thyroid hormones. Talking about the types of hypothyroidism, Dr Nihar Parekh, ...

Hormonal disorders in children can have significant physical, emotional, and social impacts. These conditions can affect ...

Pediatric thyroid surgery is an option for specific conditions: Thyroid Cancer: If your child has thyroid cancer, surgery may involve removing part or all of the thyroid gland. Thyroid Nodules: ...

Thyroid is a small gland located at the front of the neck. It produces hormones that help with brain development and growth in infants, while also playing an important role in regulating ...

Children who were positive for both thyroid autoantibodies were more likely to have a high TSH level than children who were only positive for thyroid peroxidase autoantibodies (RR = 3.29; 95% CI ...

The strongest associations between air pollution and thyroid cancer were found among 15- to 19-year-olds (8% increased risk) and Hispanic children (13% increased risk), researchers said.

Known for treating children with thyroid disease, cancer and other endocrine disorders, the thyroid center at CHOP is one of the busiest in the U.S.

Since opening in 2010, the Center has become a leading destination for pediatric patients with thyroid nodules, thyroid cancer, Graves' disease, and genetic syndromes impacting the thyroid gland ...