Thyroid Disease In Children?
My 4 year old daughter has over the last year, experienced a great deal of hair loss. Her hair has slowly thinned out. Someone suggested that she might have problems with her thyroid, so I researched it online. She also has some of the other symptoms, like constipation and fatique. However she doesn't have a problem with being overweight, she is actually underweight and has a hard time putting on weight. I have asked her doctor, but she didn't think that was the problem. Should I get a second opinion? If you have any helpful information that would also be great.
User Comments
- I was diagnosed with an underactive thyroid at about age 15. I didn't have any symtoms except having a goiter which was kind of obvious. The symptoms you mention are symptoms of an underactive thyroid. Usually the way they test it is by a blood test the most common type is Tsh and the other ones they use are T3 and T4. I had to end up having most of my thyroid taken out and I really regret it (I don't think they do that as much anymore). I wouldn't let anyone take hers out because even with the medication you still have metabolism problems. I would get a 2nd opinion and even though getting blood tests aren't fun at least you'll know for sure. Good luck!!