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5 Surprising Facts about “Low Thyroid” in Children and Teens
What parents should know about hypothyroidism
More kids and teens than ever seem to have hypothyroidism – a damaged or sluggish thyroid gland that doesn’t produce enough thyroid hormone – says pediatric endocrinologist Andrew J. Bauer, MD, medical director of The Thyroid Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Hypothyroidism in Children
Hypothyroidism is the most common kind of thyroid disorder in children. It occurs when the thyroid gland is underactive and doesn’t produce enough thyroid hormone to meet the body’s needs.
News Update: Can Kale Cause Hypothyroidism?
EndocrineWeb Spoke with Endocrinologist, Angela M. Leung, MD
The vegetable du jour kale has been getting negative attention in the media recently. Despite kale’s many nutritional benefits, there is speculation that kale might be a contributor to hypothyroidism (an underactive thyroid). EndocrineWeb speaks with an endocrinologist to get the facts about kale.
Hypothyroidism: Potential Symptoms and Causes of an Underactive Thyroid Gland
Hypothyroidism is a thyroid disease that affects people globally. Two- to three-percent of Americans have hypothyroidism; 10-15% mild hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism affects women more than men. Learn more about this endocrine disorder, including the symptoms and potential causes.
How Doctors Diagnose Hypothyroidism
Diagnosis of underactive thyroid function not based on symptoms alone
Hypothyroidism is evaluated and diagnosed by a physician; usually an endocrinologist or your primary care doctor. Symptoms, signs, and the results of blood tests are taken into consideration when hypothyroidism is diagnosed.
Hypothyroidism: What You Should Know About Your Treatment
Doctors typically prescribe a medication called levothyroxine, a synthetic form of thyroid hormone replacement. However, some people with hypothyroidism have difficulty tolerating or absorbing the traditional medication.
4 Lifestyle Tips for Hypothyroidism
What Can You Do to Live Well with Hypothyroidism?
Leading an overall healthy lifestyle—one that includes eating well and exercising—can help you manage hypothyroidism. But what else can you do to live well with hypothyroidism? Slideshow walks you through 4 lifestyle tips for hypothyroidism.
How is pregnancy-related hypothyroidism treated in China?
While prenatal hypothyroidism is about as common in China as it is in the U.S., cultural and demographic differences mean that the two nations deal with the condition in divergent ways, although that is beginning to change.
Nerve-locating technique results in fewer cases of hypoparathyroidism, vocal paralysis
A small percentage of patients who receive thyroidectomies experience hoarseness, hypoparathyroidism or even vocal paralysis due to a damaged nerve. Now, a team of Turkish researchers has determined which of two nerve-locating techniques has a lower complication rate.
Gestational hypothyroidism carries risk of neonatal cognitive delays
A hypothyroidism diagnosis is problematic no matter what stage of life a person is in, but for pregnant women the risks can be especially great, since research indicates that children born to mothers with the thyroid disease can have intellectual delays.
Hypothyroidism is linked to increased risk of coronary heart disease, death
Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the leading cause of death in the U.S., and researchers from Ohio's Cleveland Clinic have announced that people with hypothyroidism - even the moderate subclinical variety - may have a higher risk of CHD and of death in general.
Doctors update guidelines for detecting, treating hypothyroidism during pregnancy
A team of researchers associated with the American Thyroid Association (ATA) recently released a list of updated guidelines for the detection and treatment of the thyroid disease in expectant mothers.
Phthalates, BPA may alter the body's thyroid hormone levels
Researchers have announced that exposure to phthalates or bisphenol A (BPA), which are common industrial chemicals, may alter thyroid hormone levels and potentially aggravate or even lead to thyroid disease.
Parathyroid tissue glows brighter than thyroid cancer under near-infrared light
Surgeons often complain about how difficult it is to leave the parathyroid glands intact while removing thyroid cancer or lymph nodes from the neck, but a recent study suggested a novel way to spot them.
Mild hyperthyroidism may increase risk of death among the elderly
According to a team of Italian researchers from the University of Parma, having mild, asymptomatic hyperthyroidism - a form of thyroid disease in which the gland overproduces thyroid hormones - can dramatically increase the risk of death among the elderly.
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