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| | Congenital hypothyroidism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
 | | Infants born with congenital hypothyroidism may show no effects, or may display mild effects that often go unrecognized as a problem: excessive sleeping, reduced interest in nursing, poor muscle tone, low or hoarse cry, infrequent bowel movements, exaggerated jaundice, and low body temperature. | | | Because the treatment is simple, effective, and inexpensive, nearly all of the developed world practices newborn screening to detect and treat congenital hypothyroidism in the first weeks of life. | | | Few treatments in the practice of medicine provide as large a benefit for as small an effort. |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Congenital_hypothyroidism
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| | Congenital Hypothyroidism - New England Newborn Screening Program - UMass Medical School |
| | The results of these studies of outcome of children treated for hypothyroidism identified by newborn screening demonstrate that treatment is safe and effective. | | | Parents can be assured that the future of a hypothyroid infant is the same as any other infant as long as treatment with thyroxine is maintained at a satisfactory level. | | | Prompt and appropriate treatment of infants with congenital hypothyroidism with thyroxine allows normal growth and intellectual development. |
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http://www.umassmed.edu/nbs/screenings/disorders/hypothyroidism.cfm
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| | THE MERCK MANUAL, Sec. 2, Ch. 8, Thyroid Disorders |
| | Hypothyroidism during overtreatment with propylthiouracil, methimazole, and iodide usually abates after therapy ends. | | | Women with hypothyroidism often develop menorrhagia, in contrast to the hypomenorrhea of hyperthyroidism. | | | The second most common form is posttherapeutic hypothyroidism, especially after radioactive iodine therapy or surgery for hyperthyroidism. |
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http://www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual/section2/chapter8/8e.htm
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| | Congenital hypothyroidism factsheet |
| | Congenital hypothyroidism is treated by replacing the thyroxine that the body cannot produce. | | | If you have one child with this type of congenital hypothyroidism, the chance of having another baby who is affected is very low. | | | This type is inherited and so there is a risk that if you have another child in the future they may have the same condition. |
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http://www.gosh.nhs.uk/factsheets/families/F040274
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| | Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal |
| | Effects of hypothyroidism on the structural development of the organ of Corti in the rat. | | | Prenatal, natal and postnatal history was obtained with special emphasis on maternal diseases (thyrotoxicosis or hyperthyroidism), maternal intake of drugs (especially antithyroid drugs such as neomercazole) during pregnancy, and family history of thyrotoxicosis, hypothyroidism or goitre. | | | A relationship has been found between neonatal serum AFP and congenital hypothyroidism (CH). |
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http://www.emro.who.int/Publications/EMHJ/0701/22.htm
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| | AllThyroid.org: Thyroid Disorders & Treatments - Thyroid Disease in Pregnancy & Childhood |
| | After recovering from the emotional shock of learning that their baby has congenital hypothyroidism, the first question invariably asked by the parents is, "Will our baby be normal?" Many parents confuse congenital hypothyroidism with cretinism and harbor the vision of their child becoming dwarfed and mentally retarded. | | | There are few instances in the practice of medicine where the health and welfare of future generations can be positively affected; early treatment of congenital hypothyroidism through newborn screening is one of those instances. | | | The latter condition is usually familial in nature. |
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| | Hypothyroidism from Pediatrics / Endocrinology |
| | Generally, surgical therapy has no role in the treatment of hypothyroidism. | | | Levothyroxine is the appropriate replacement therapy for all clinically significant forms of hypothyroidism (see Medical Care). | | | Medicine is a constantly changing science and not all therapies are clearly established. |
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| | The MAGIC Foundation |
| | As you learn about congenital hypothyroidism, it is probable that you will have questions that may be specific to your child. | | | It is impossible to distinguish these transient hypothyroid babies from those with true congenital hypothyroidism and so these infants will be treated as well. | | | As a concerned parent, you probably wish to learn as much as you can about the condition and, what you and your health care professional can do to help your baby's condition as your child grows and develops. |
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http://www.magicfoundation.org/www/docs/114.125
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| | CTF Structured Abstract: Congenital Hypothyroidism |
| | The fact that most hypothyroid infants identified at birth by screening have intellectual and psychomotor development in the normal range constitutes a dramatic improvement over the outcomes in children previously diagnosed later in life. | | | 65% of infants with untreated congenital hypothyroidism have an IQ of < 85 (borderline functioning or lower) and in 19% it is below 15. | | | One of the studies showed that IQ was within normal values for treated infants but marginally lower than for infants in the control group (105 vs 110); these results continued to up to 12 years follow-up. |
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| | Congenital Hypothyroidism |
| | Hypothyroidism does not follow any type of pattern as to whom it will affect and randomly affects infants from almost every origin. | | | Many hours of hard work have been done to help children, maybe even yours. | | | Contact Save Babies Through Screening for questions about the content of this site or the Webmaster for questions about technical issues related to this site. |
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http://www.savebabies.org/diseasedescriptions/hypothyroidism.php
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| | Congenital hypothyroidism Information on Healthline |
| | Replacement therapy with thyroxine is the standard approach to treatment of hypothyroidism. | | | Once medication starts, the blood levels of TSH and free T4 are monitored to keep the values within a normal range. | | | Call your health care provider if you feel your child shows signs or symptoms of hypothyroidism, if you are pregnant and are exposed to antithyroid drugs or procedures, or have signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism. |
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http://www.healthline.com/health/endocrine/001193.html
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| | Prevalence and Incidence of Congenital hypothyroidism - WrongDiagnosis.com |
| | Prevalence and Incidence of Congenital hypothyroidism - WrongDiagnosis.com | | | The term 'incidence' of Congenital hypothyroidism refers to the annual diagnosis rate, or the number of new cases of Congenital hypothyroidism diagnosed each year. | | | About prevalence and incidence statistics: The term 'prevalence' of Congenital hypothyroidism usually refers to the estimated population of people who are managing Congenital hypothyroidism at any given time. |
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http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/c/congenital_hypothyroidism/prevalence.htm
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| | Congenital hypothyroidism |
| | Treatment for hypothyroidism, however, is nearly always completely successful and allows a patient to live a fully normal life. | | | A number of conditions can cause this disorder, and it is usually progressive and irreversible. | | | It was first diagnosed in the late nineteenth century when physicians observed that after surgically removing the thyroid gland, a patient developed swelling of the hands, face, feet, and tissues around the eye. |
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http://de.essortment.com/congenitalhypot_mve.htm
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| | Newborn Screening Program - Congenital Hypothyroidism |
| | A list of counselors and geneticists, whose services are available through the Illinois Department of Public Health, should be given to the parents if they have not already seen a geneticist. | | | Immediate diagnosis and treatment of congenital hypothyroidism in the neonatal period is critical to normal brain development and physical growth. | | | Parents should understand that treatment for primary congenital hypothyroidism will be lifelong. |
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http://www.idph.state.il.us/HealthWellness/fs/congenitalhypo.htm
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| | American Family Physician: Congenital hypothyroidism |
| | Signs of Congenital Hypothyroidism Umbilical hernia Rough, dry skin Large tongue Constipation (< 1 stool per day) Hypotonia Inactivity Mottled skin Feeding problems Respiratory problems | | | Gravdal and associates reviewed the pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of congenital hypothyroidism. | | | Identification of hypothyroid newborns soon after birth is critical so that hormone replacement therapy is instituted and mental retardation is averted. |
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| | Congenital Hypothyroidism |
| | It would be wise to seek the guidance of a pediatric endocrinologist to pursue your questions about specific brain regions that might be involved. | | | As you already know, hypothyroidism prior to age three can result in mental retardation, though some aspects of growth/development can be less affected. | | | I don't know what congenital hypothyroidism is, however, I looked at this site because my 12 year old daughter has been dx as developmentally delayed, borderline mentally retarded, IQ 78. |
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| | Congenital hypothyroidism |
| | If you want some practical behavior management suggestions, take a look at Lynn Clark's SOS: Help for Parents. | | | She has been on medication since she was 10 days old. | | | She had negligible thyroxine levels when tested at birth and so her hypothyroidism was severe. |
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| | Congenital Hypothyroidism(CH) General Overview |
| | To prevent problems, treatment must begin shortly after birth. | | | Congenital hypothyroidism (CH) is a treatable disorder that occurs when the thyroid gland fails to develop or function properly. | | | Congenital hypothyroidism is easily treated with daily supplements of thyroid hormone. |
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http://www.doh.wa.gov/EHSPHL/PHL/Newborn/chgo.htm
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| | Introduction: Congenital hypothyroidism - CureResearch.com |
| | Treatments for Congenital hypothyroidism: Various information is available about treatments available for Congenital hypothyroidism, or research treatments for other diseases. | | | Researching symptoms of Congenital hypothyroidism: Further information about the symptoms of Congenital hypothyroidism is available including a list of symptoms of Congenital hypothyroidism, or alternatively return to research other symptoms in the symptom center. | | | Use of this site is subject to our TERMS OF USE. |
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| | Congenital hypothyroidism - Genetics Home Reference |
| | Most cases of congenital hypothyroidism are sporadic and occur in people with no history of the disorder in their family. | | | Congenital hypothyroidism is a condition that affects infants from birth (congenital) and results from a partial or complete loss of thyroid function (hypothyroidism). | | | You may also be interested in these resources, which are designed for healthcare professionals and researchers. |
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http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition=congenitalhypothyroidism
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| | hypothyroidism, congenital |
| | Early diagnosis and effective treatment with hormone replacement (thyroxine, Synthroid®;) prevent all or most of the effects of congenital hypothyroidism. | | | It is rarely diagnosed clinically, that is by examination of the patient; newborn screening tests identify most cases. | | | Body temperature is low, with skin mottling of the extremities. |
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http://www.drhull.com/EncyMaster/H/hypothyroidism_congenital.html
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| | Congenital Hypothyroidism - DrGreene.com |
| | Hypothyroidism, PKU, and fetal alcohol syndrome are each important causes of preventable mental retardation. | | | Mental retardation from hypothyroidism can be prevented if the problem is diagnosed and treated early. | | | Hypothyroidism usually cannot be prevented, but the mental retardation and other complications usually can be prevented by prompt diagnosis and treatment. |
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| | Treatments for Congenital hypothyroidism - WrongDiagnosis.com |
| | Always seek professional medical advice about any treatment or change in treatment plans. | | | Treatment list for Congenital hypothyroidism: The list of treatments mentioned in various sources for Congenital hypothyroidism includes the following list. |
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| | Congenital Hypothyroidism |
| | Delayed hypothyroidism and other forms of hypothyroidism can develop in the weeks after birth. | | | Comment: Newborn screening can detect congenital hypothyroidism with a high degree of accuracy, but the physician should remain alert to clinical symptoms in older infants despite normal newborn screening results. | | | Elevated TSH levels, in the Borderline or Low-Positive range, may be detected when the sample is collected in the first 24 hours of life due to the “normal” after birth TSH surge. |
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http://www.health.state.mo.us/Lab/Newborn/CongenitalHypothyroidism.html
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