Thyroid Disorders in Children
The thyroid gland controls metabolism, growth, brain development, and energy levels. When it malfunctions in children, the effects on growth and development can be significant. Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) is the most common thyroid problem in children — and if undetected, it can affect a child's growth and learning ability.
थायरॉइड ग्रंथि बच्चे के विकास, मस्तिष्क और ऊर्जा को नियंत्रित करती है। समय पर जाँच और इलाज बेहद जरूरी है।
Types of Thyroid Problems in Children
Congenital Hypothyroidism
जन्मजात थायरॉइड की कमी
Acquired Hypothyroidism
बाद में होने वाली थायरॉइड कमी
Graves' Disease (Overactive)
ग्रेव्स रोग (थायरॉइड अधिकता)
Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
हाशिमोटो थायरॉइडाइटिस
Thyroid Nodules
थायरॉइड गाँठ
Goiter (Enlarged Thyroid)
घेंघा (बड़ी थायरॉइड ग्रंथि)
Symptoms to Watch For
- Sudden weight gain or loss without any change in diet
- Slow growth or falling behind in height
- Fatigue, sluggishness, or poor concentration at school
- Feeling too cold or too hot all the time
- Swelling in the neck (goiter)
- Tremors, palpitations, or anxiety (overactive thyroid)
- Delayed milestones in infants
Why Congenital Hypothyroidism Must Be Caught Early
Congenital hypothyroidism (CH) — present from birth — is one of the most preventable causes of intellectual disability in children. Newborn screening programs detect this early. If your newborn is diagnosed with CH, starting thyroid medication within the first 2 weeks of life is critical.
My child was detected with hypothyroidism at birth — what now?+
Start treatment immediately — within 2 weeks of birth if possible. Lifelong thyroid hormone replacement is needed. With early and proper treatment, children with congenital hypothyroidism develop completely normally.तुरंत इलाज शुरू करें। सही समय पर दवाई से बच्चा पूरी तरह सामान्य विकास करता है।
Does thyroid medication need to be taken lifelong?+
For congenital or autoimmune hypothyroidism, yes — lifelong treatment is usually needed. For some cases of acquired hypothyroidism in children, treatment can be tapered after a period under specialist supervision.जन्मजात और ऑटोइम्यून थायरॉइड कमी में आमतौर पर आजीवन दवाई जरूरी है।