What happens if you are born without a thyroid?

What happens if you are born without a thyroid?

Thyroid hormone is important for your baby’s brain development as well as growth, therefore, untreated congenital hypothyroidism can lead to intellectual disabilities and growth failure.

Can a thyroid grow back after being removed?

TT has a negligible rate of recurrence. Near Total Thyroidectomy (NTT) is associated with a low rate of recurrence. Subtotal Thyroidectomy (ST), in which a portion of the thyroid gland is deliberately left in the thyroid lodge, has a considerably higher rate of recurrence.

Can you live a long life with thyroid disease?

Thyroid patients who consistently take the right dose of thyroid replacement medication can lead healthy lives and may even have increased longevity. However, untreated hypothyroidism can lead to a decreased quality of life and increase your risk for long-term complications like heart disease.

Can thyroid affect brain?

Thyroid hormone regulates metabolism in every organ of the body, including the brain. When thyroid hormone is low, it can affect your memory span and ability to concentrate. For many people, brain fog is a fleeting symptom.

Can a child be born with a thyroid problem?

Some children are born with a thyroid gland problem. Others develop autoimmune conditions, such as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, that damage the thyroid gland. This is when the thyroid gland makes too much thyroid hormone.

What is congenital hypothyroidism and how is it treated?

Congenital hypothyroidism occurs when a newborn infant is born without the ability to make normal amounts of thyroid hormone. The condition occurs in about 1 in 3,000-4,000 children, is most often permanent and treatment is lifelong.

What are the different types of thyroid disorders in children?

Duke’s pediatric endocrinologists care for infants, children, and teens with the following thyroid disorders. This is when the thyroid gland doesn’t make enough thyroid hormone. Some children are born with a thyroid gland problem. Others develop autoimmune conditions, such as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, that damage the thyroid gland.

What are the treatment options for thyroid cancer in children?

In some cases, a child may be given oral doses of radioactive iodine that are high enough to destroy the thyroid gland. This is a permanent treatment option for children whose overactive thyroid cannot be managed with medication. In children with thyroid cancer, this treatment may be used after surgery to destroy any lingering cancer cells.