Symptoms of hypothyroidism in infants

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Hypothyroidism of newborn is mainly caused by hypothyroidism of newborn. Once there is hypothyroidism, the body will lack thyroid hormone, so that the child's body metabolic activity will be reduced, resulting in endocrine problems. If there is no active treatment, neonatal hypothyroidism will affect the child's brain development, but also affect the child's bone growth, can lead to mental retardation, and can make the child short. Therefore, once the neonatal hypothyroidism occurs, it must be treated immediately. I would like to share with you my views on the symptoms of hypothyroidism in infants.

Symptoms of hypothyroidism in infants

1. Neonatal hypothyroidism is more common in girls. After the onset of the disease, the child becomes very inactive and sleepy. You can see that the lips of the newborn are relatively thick. Touching the skin of the baby gives you a very dry and cool feeling. Moreover, hypothyroidism may be accompanied by sinus bradycardia.

2. Some newborns will begin to anorexia after hypothyroidism, which is manifested as no milk or little milk. Children may also have abdominal distension or constipation due to hypothyroidism. There are some newborns with hypothyroidism, the whole body's skin will be yellow, and the response to the surrounding stimulation is very slow.

3. Newborns with hypothyroidism generally weigh less, and cracks can be found on their fingernails. The child's face may be puffy, eyes will appear dull, eyelids look puffy. Cardiac examination can show signs of enlargement of the heart.

matters needing attention

For neonatal hypothyroidism must pay attention to active treatment, this disease after serious can make the child long-term coma, also can make the child's temperature drop to about 32 ℃, this is very dangerous, can make the child's respiratory function is seriously inhibited, even can lead to death.