Thyroid angiomas are common in middle-aged women, with main characteristics including enlargement of one side of the thyroid gland, possibly accompanied by neck pain, which becomes more pronounced during physical activity but returns to normal after rest. Some patients may experience difficulty speaking or hoarseness during exercise, which may be due to the enlargement of the angioma and compression of the recurrent laryngeal nerve. It typically occurs in middle-aged individuals, with a higher incidence in females than in males, and the tumor diameter is usually less than 5 millimeters. In most cases, surgery is not required, but regular checks and follow-up are necessary.
Enlarged thyroid in infants and young children may cause elevated TSH levels, which are symptoms of hypothyroidism. If not treated promptly, it can affect growth and development.
Hypothyroidism can affect the metabolism of trace elements in the body, and over time may trigger osteoarthritis and inflammation of the musculoskeletal system, leading to symptoms such as joint pain, swelling, and effusion. Patients should maintain regular work and rest, keep warm, eat a light diet, ventilate frequently, and drink plenty of water to prevent recurrence of the condition.
If a newborn’s thyroid hormone levels are found to be low during disease screening, how should it be handled?
How to treat a child’s thyroid abscess? There are many causes of pediatric endocrine diseases. If a child is diagnosed with pediatric endocrine disease, parents need to cooperate with the doctor for immediate treatment, accompany with gastrointestinal decompression, and develop good hygiene habits. Parents should pay attention not to allow their children to develop picky eating habits and should have a balanced diet.
A 3-year-old baby’s blood test shows a TSH value of 5.952, which may require further diagnosis and treatment.
Parents inquire about the severity of hypothyroidism in newborns and whether they need to go to other hospitals for further examination.
Understanding the normal thyroid range in 2-month-old newborns and the potential risks of hyperthyroidism
Pediatric thyroid issues may cause red and itchy eyes, but common causes might be allergic conjunctivitis.
Understand the causes and treatment methods of thyroid adenoma.
