Thyroid Problems in Children

Thyroid problems are not a rarity in children, but they are nowhere near as common as parents like to believe. For example, only 5% of patients with hyperthyroidism (an overactive thyroid) are under the age of fifteen. Reviewing some of the common symptoms and signs of hypothyroidism (an underactive thyroid) and hyperthyroidism can help you know when you should order thyroid function tests for your child or grandchild and when you need to look for another cause of your child's symptoms.

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