Question

The baby is 17 days old and has been diagnosed with hypothyroidism. The parents are worried about whether the condition can be improved.

Answer

The treatment of hypothyroidism typically involves thyroid hormone replacement therapy, such as Levothyroxine or Kineton. Most patients require long-term or lifelong medication. Although thyroid hormone treatment can substitute for the patient’s thyroid function, there are many factors that can cause pediatric thyroid disease. If a child is diagnosed with thyroid disease, parents should cooperate with the doctor for treatment, including gastrointestinal depressurize (pressure reduction) and maintaining good hygiene habits. The child should consume a balanced diet and avoid irritating and cold foods.