Question
A 13-year-old child has pale complexion, feels cold with hands and feet in winter, is afraid of heat in summer, sweats excessively on the upper body, and sweats profusely after moderate exercise. The body is prone to pain, needs to urinate once every night, is shorter than peers at 145 cm, and is particularly forgetful with poor memory. What could these symptoms be caused by?
Answer
These symptoms in the child may be due to hypothyroidism and other reasons, and it is necessary to go to the hospital for timely examination and diagnosis and receive treatment. At the same time, it is recommended that the child drink more water, rest well, and maintain a balanced diet. If the child is diagnosed with pediatric kidney disease, parents should cooperate with the doctor’s treatment, including gastrointestinal decompression measures, and develop good hygiene habits. The child should avoid eating irritating and cold foods.