{"id":12055,"date":"2024-05-22T09:11:38","date_gmt":"2024-05-22T17:11:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/?p=12055"},"modified":"2024-08-01T09:11:31","modified_gmt":"2024-08-01T17:11:31","slug":"thyroid-disorders-in-children-and-adolescents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/thyroid-disorders-in-children-and-adolescents\/","title":{"rendered":"Managing Thyroid Disorders in Children and Adolescents"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"12055\" class=\"elementor elementor-12055\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c01a372 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c01a372\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container 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class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">\u00a9Freepik<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f9c18e8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f9c18e8\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c08abe8\" data-id=\"c08abe8\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c8deb21 elementor-position-left elementor-vertical-align-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"c8deb21\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Untitled-design-1-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-image-10432 lazyload\" alt=\"Dr. Minako Abe\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Untitled-design-1-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-image-10432 lazyload\" alt=\"Dr. Minako Abe\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Untitled-design-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Untitled-design-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Untitled-design-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Untitled-design-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Untitled-design-1-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Untitled-design-1.png 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h6 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Medically reviewed by<\/h6><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\"><b>Dr. Minako Abe, M.D.<\/b>, Board-certified emergency medicine physician researching the relationship between lifestyle and disease onset in relation to the immune system and cancer, Japan<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-00e395e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"00e395e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0d8aa67\" data-id=\"0d8aa67\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0bd5f9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b0bd5f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thyroid disorders may not be as common in children as scraped knees, but they certainly are more concerning. While scraped knees may heal quickly, thyroid disorders, though less common, can affect a child\u2019s energy level, mood, and even their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ojrd.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/s13023-021-02017-7\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">physical and cognitive development<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is why staying informed on potential thyroid issues and their symptoms is crucial for parents when navigating their child\u2019s well-being.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The thyroid gland, a butterfly-shaped organ located in the neck, produces hormones essential for growth and development. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/passing-thyroid-disease-to-my-children\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Genetic predisposition<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, autoimmune disorders, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/iodine-deficiecy-disorders\/#:~:text=Iodine%20Deficiency%3A%20A%20threat%20to%20thyroid%20health%20and%20overall%20well%2Dbeing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">iodine deficiency<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are among the major factors contributing to thyroid disorders in young individuals. Early detection is especially important to effectively manage these disorders.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, we will explore the signs of thyroid problems in children, the different types of thyroid disorders, the signs and symptoms of these conditions, diagnostic methods, treatment options, and tips for long-term management.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<header class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-58494b2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"58494b2\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4e9b660\" data-id=\"4e9b660\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ef79fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2ef79fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Common Thyroid Conditions in Children and Adolescents<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-755a380 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"755a380\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. Hypothyroidism<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0351c71 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0351c71\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This occurs when the thyroid gland doesn\u2019t produce enough thyroid hormones. It can be present at birth (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/passing-thyroid-disease-to-my-children\/#:~:text=Congenital%20hyperthyroidism-,Congenital%20Hypothyroidism,-Congenital%20hypothyroidism%20is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">congenital hypothyroidism<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) or develop later in life (acquired hypothyroidism). Congenital hypothyroidism can lead to cognitive and developmental problems if not promptly treated. Acquired hypothyroidism is frequently caused by Hashimoto\u2019s thyroiditis, an autoimmune disorder that causes an inflammation of the thyroid.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Symptoms in children can be subtle and vary depending on age. In <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/article\/001193.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">infants<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, common signs include constipation, feeding difficulties, prolonged jaundice, and delayed development of motor skills. In <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thyroid.org\/hypothyroidism-children-adolescents\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">older children and adolescents<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, symptoms may include fatigue, poor growth, weight gain, cold intolerance, dry skin, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/you-thyroid-and-your-period\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">irregularities in menstruation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cf305b5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cf305b5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. Hyperthyroidism<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c06f76 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8c06f76\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is caused by excessive thyroid hormone production. Although more common in adults,\u00a0 hyperthyroidism in children can impact growth and puberty. Hyperthyroidism is also less common than hypothyroidism in the general population, including children and adolescents.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism can also be present at birth or acquired later in life. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/passing-thyroid-disease-to-my-children\/#:~:text=of%20this%20condition.-,Congenital%20Hyperthyroidism,-The%20most%20common\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Congenital hyperthyroidism<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, however, is very rare. The most common cause of hyperthyroidism is Graves\u2019 disease, an autoimmune disorder that affects the thyroid.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Symptoms include weight loss, rapid heartbeat, anxiety, fatigue, sweating, difficulty sleeping, and frequent bowel movements. Growth may be accelerated in younger children, while adolescents may experience stunted growth due to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4472099\/#:~:text=By%20contrast%2C%20childhood%20thyrotoxicosis%20accelerates,stature%20and%20craniosynostosis%20(3).\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">premature closure of growth plates<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38cf4b0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"38cf4b0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. Thyroid Cancer<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c882660 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c882660\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thyroid cancer occurs when cells of the thyroid gland begin to multiply rapidly and uncontrollably. Compared to hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, thyroid cancer is less prevalent. While thyroid cancer is relatively uncommon in children compared to adults, it can still occur, and its incidence has been <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0165587622002865#:~:text=Thyroid%20cancer%20is%20the%20first,been%20observed%20around%20the%20world.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gradually increasing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Pediatric thyroid cancer is, in fact, the most common type of endocrine cancer in children, although it accounts for a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facs.org\/for-medical-professionals\/news-publications\/news-and-articles\/acs-brief\/reviews\/evolving-landscape-pediatric-thyroid-cancer\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">small percentage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (approximately 3%) of all childhood cancers.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are four main types of thyroid cancer, with papillary thyroid carcinoma being the most common type in children. Symptoms can be subtle and may include a lump in the neck, difficulty swallowing, or changes in voice. Exposure to radiation, family history of thyroid cancer, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/20578894\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">certain genetic conditions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may increase the risk of thyroid cancer in children.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/header>\n\t\t\t\t<header class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-72aedef elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"72aedef\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ab5aa72\" data-id=\"ab5aa72\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-895aaf2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"895aaf2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Diagnosis and Treatment<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-161d291 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"161d291\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recognizing symptoms such as fatigue, weight changes, changes in academic performance, and mood swings can aid in early detection of some thyroid disorders. However, diagnosing thyroid problems solely based on signs and symptoms can be challenging because these symptoms are not specific to thyroid disorders and often mimic other conditions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you suspect a thyroid issue in your child, take them to see their pediatrician or endocrinologist for an assessment of their symptoms and a physical evaluation. For an accurate diagnosis of thyroid conditions, doctors rely on medical procedures such as blood tests (thyroid function tests), biopsies, and diagnostic imaging techniques. The kind of diagnostic test performed depends on the suspected condition.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44f08d3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"44f08d3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. Treatment for Hypothyroidism <\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36dde69 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"36dde69\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The mainstay of treatment for hypothyroidism is levothyroxine, a synthetic T4 hormone that replaces the missing hormone. The dosage is individualized based on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4267409\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">factors<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> such as the child\u2019s age, weight, and blood test results.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/taking-thyroid-medication\/#:~:text=Medication%20for%20hyperthyroidism-,Medication%20for%20hypothyroidism,-The%20standard%20thyroid\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guidelines<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on taking levothyroxine are available to ensure an optimal therapeutic outcome. The medication is typically taken once daily, ideally around the same time every day, and on an empty stomach for optimal absorption. Ensure that your child\u2019s doctor knows about all medications and supplements your child is already on, as some can interact with levothyroxine.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-535f33d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"535f33d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. Treatment for Hyperthyroidism<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d8f61bf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d8f61bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treatment options for hyperthyroidism aim to reduce thyroid hormone production. These include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/taking-thyroid-medication\/#:~:text=%C2%A9%20ThyForLife%20Assets-,Medication%20for%20hyperthyroidism,-The%20most%20common\"><b>Antithyroid medications<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Methimazole is the primary medication used in children and adolescents. It works by blocking the thyroid gland\u2019s ability to use iodine to produce hormones.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/radioactive-iodine-therapy\/\"><b>Radioactive iodine (RAI) therapy<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This treatment involves taking a small amount of radioactive iodine, which is absorbed by the thyroid gland and destroys some of the thyroid tissue, reducing hormone production. This is usually a permanent solution but may result in hypothyroidism, in which case, your child may require lifelong levothyroxine therapy.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/thyroidectomy-101-t\/\"><b>Thyroid surgery<\/b><\/a><span>: This procedure involves removing part or all of the thyroid gland. It is usually considered a last resort due to potential complications like scarring and damage to surrounding structures. However, it may be an option if medication is not tolerated or effective.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e006bcd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e006bcd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. Treatment for Thyroid Cancer<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-310fdb1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"310fdb1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Early detection and treatment of thyroid cancer in children and adolescents are crucial for achieving the best possible outcome. Most cases of childhood thyroid cancer are highly treatable with excellent long-term outcomes. Treatment for childhood thyroid cancer usually involves surgery (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/thyroidectomy-101-t\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">thyroidectomy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) to remove a part of or the entire thyroid gland, usually followed by radioactive iodine ablation to destroy any remaining thyroid tissue.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/header>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d93870d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d93870d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e16685b\" data-id=\"e16685b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f55ac75 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f55ac75\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Long-Term Considerations and Management Tips for Parents <\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2053f6b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2053f6b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most children with thyroid problems can lead healthy lives with proper diagnosis and treatment. However, long-term monitoring is very important.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children with hypothyroidism may require <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thyroid.org\/hypothyroidism-children-adolescents\/#:~:text=The%20dose%20of%20levothyroxine%20often%20changes%20during%20childhood%20and%20adolescence%20due%20to%20growth%2C%20change%20in%20metabolism%2C%20and%20if%20there%20is%20continued%20decreased%20function%20of%20any%20remaining%20normal%20thyroid.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">medication adjustment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as they grow and their metabolic rate changes. For children and adolescents with Graves\u2019 disease, the most common cause of hyperthyroidism, there\u2019s a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8749022\/#:~:text=The%20incidence%20of%20relapse%20is%20variable%2C%20and%20recurrence%20occurs%20in%203%25%E2%80%9347%25%20of%20pediatric%20GD%20patients%20after%20discontinuing%20ATD%20treatment\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chance of recurrence<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> after discontinuing treatment with antithyroid drugs. For children and adolescents who have undergone treatment for thyroid cancer, follow-up is essential to monitor for recurrence and management of any potential side effects of treatment, such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/aot.amegroups.org\/article\/view\/7323\/html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">post-thyroidectomy hypothyroidism<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If hypothyroidism develops after thyroid surgery, it is managed with thyroid replacement therapy.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some tips for parents and guardians to help their children manage thyroid conditions:<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bfd3dd8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bfd3dd8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. Medication Adherence<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a557c0f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a557c0f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking medication as prescribed is crucial for managing both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. Parents and caregivers can play a vital role in ensuring children take their medication consistently. It is also important to note that if your child is on levothyroxine and they <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/if-i-miss-taking-my-medication\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">forget to take a daily dose<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, they should not take a double dose the next day. It\u2019s instead best to resume the regular schedule on the next day.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c1d79e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c1d79e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. Monitoring and Follow-up<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86395fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"86395fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working closely with a pediatric endocrinologist ensures specialized care tailored to the unique needs of children and adolescents with thyroid disorders.\u00a0 The frequency of follow-up appointments may vary depending on the specific condition and its severity. Regular check-ups are essential to monitor thyroid function, adjust medications, and address any emerging concerns. For instance, children with hypothyroidism require close monitoring of their growth and development.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-adefb08 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"adefb08\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. Mental and Emotional Health Support<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a5ffe7a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a5ffe7a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thyroid disorders, especially untreated hypothyroidism, in children and adolescents can affect their academic performance, emotional well-being, and overall quality of life. Children and adolescents with thyroid disorders may experience fatigue, difficulty concentrating, or mood swings, and they can benefit from professional mental health support. A holistic approach involving healthcare providers, educators, and family support can be especially helpful in addressing these challenges. As a parent or guardian, having an open conversation about the condition with your child and addressing any concerns they may have is one way to provide them with the emotional support they need. Connecting with other families dealing with similar challenges may also provide valuable support.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ac3dd41 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ac3dd41\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">4. Dietary Considerations<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2443ded elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2443ded\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While no specific diet cures thyroid conditions, a healthy, balanced diet can support overall health. In some cases, individuals with hyperthyroidism may need to limit foods high in iodine. Also, if your child has Hashimoto\u2019s thyroiditis, following an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thyforlife.com\/to-achieve-anti-inflammatory-diet\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">anti-inflammatory diet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may help manage their symptoms.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consulting a registered dietitian (RD) can be beneficial. An RD can provide personalized dietary advice for managing your child\u2019s thyroid condition. They can help you create a balanced meal plan that meets your child\u2019s nutritional needs and considers any dietary restrictions they may have.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a4ccef8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a4ccef8\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fb7fdc0\" data-id=\"fb7fdc0\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d30b129 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d30b129\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Key takeaways<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dafe8ec elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dafe8ec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In children, thyroid function is pivotal for physical and mental maturation.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recognizing the symptoms and seeking medical evaluation are vital steps in ensuring proper diagnosis and management.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With consistent treatment and parental support, children with thyroid conditions can thrive and reach their full potential.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Early diagnosis, proper treatment, and consistent monitoring can ensure optimal health and well-being throughout childhood and adolescence.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managing thyroid health in children and adolescents requires a collaborative effort between healthcare providers, parents, and the child themselves (as age-appropriate).\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regular check-ups, adherence to prescribed treatments, and lifestyle modifications contribute to the successful management of thyroid disorders in children and adolescents.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a9Freepik Medically reviewed by Dr. Minako Abe, M.D., Board-certified emergency medicine physician researching the relationship between lifestyle and disease onset in relation to the immune system and cancer, Japan Thyroid disorders may not be as common in children as scraped knees, but they certainly are more concerning. 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