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Pediatric hyperthyroidism (hy·per·thy·roid·ism) is a condition in which the body produces too much thyroid hormone, which greatly increases the body’s metabolism.
214-456-5959
Fax: 214-456-5963
469-303-2400
Fax: 469-303-2407
469-488-7000
Fax: 469-488-7001
Hyperthyroidism is a condition in which the body produces too much thyroid hormone, which greatly increases the body’s metabolism.
Prolonged exposure to high levels of thyroid hormone can pose serious health problems to children, including the following:
Hyperthyroidism is more common in girls than in boys; it occurs more often in children and adolescents than in newborns.
Symptoms of hyperthyroidism will vary from child to child, but may include:
There are several methods that are used for diagnosing hyperthyroidism.
Your child’s doctor may use a combination of these methods:
The most common cause of hyperthyroidism in children is Graves’ disease, an autoimmune disorder in which the immune system attacks the thyroid, which causes it to produce excess thyroid hormone.
Treatment for hyperthyroidism may include: