Question
My child has been crying constantly and not eating much recently. What is cretinism?
Answer
Cretinism is a condition characterized by intellectual disability, slow mental development, and skin swelling resembling dough, known as mucinosis. This condition is due to delayed bone maturation and abnormal stunted growth. Early treatment should be actively sought, including the use of internal medicine to strengthen the kidneys, spleen, bones, and muscles.