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If a teenager has a thyroid condition it sometimes won't be diagnosed until they are going through puberty. Adolescents who develop hypothyroidism have the same signs and symptoms as adults. As the Mayo Clinic suggests they may also experience poor growth which results in short stature, delayed development of permanent teeth, delayed puberty, and poor mental development. The goal of treating hypothyroidism in teenagers is to help restore the thyroid to a normal function by getting the gland to produce normal levels of thyroid hormones. Talk with your child's pediatrician regarding how common an under active thyroid is for a teenager, symptoms, and family health history. Also find out if the pediatrician has any recommendations about seeing a pediatric endocrinologist.
Related Article: Thyroid Conditions and Children
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Why would they take out a persons thyroid in 31 year old male?
The most common reason to remove the thyroid of a 31 year old male would be because a nodule was found on the thyroid and suspected to be cancerous.
You are a 57 year old man and always tired and you want to know why?
You might have an under-active thyroid or a different ailment. You need to have a simple blood test to find out. It's not expensive. I hope you can see your doctor soon.
Is it safe to take Vicodin if you are hypothyroid?
After having a surgery several years ago I was prescribed vicodin for a short period of time and just this past year was diagnosed with hypothyroiditis so it is possible to take vicodin safely with an under active thyroid but check with your doctor(s) to see if it is safe for you.
What are the survival rates for thyroid cancer?
Thyroid cancer is generally associated with very high survival rates. The prognosis for thyroid cancer is often favorable, with the majority of patients surviving the disease. Survival rates can vary depending on the specific type and stage of thyroid cancer. Here are some general survival rate statistics: Papillary Thyroid Cancer: Papillary thyroid cancer, the most common type, has a high survival rate. The 5-year relative survival rate for localized papillary thyroid cancer is approximately 99%, meaning that almost all patients with localized disease are alive 5 years after diagnosis. Even for regional (spread to nearby lymph nodes) or distant (metastatic) disease, the 5-year survival rate remains relatively high at around 93%. Follicular Thyroid Cancer: Follicular thyroid cancer also has favorable survival rates. The 5-year relative survival rate for localized disease is approximately 97%. For regional disease, it's about 86%, and for distant disease, it's around 67%. Medullary Thyroid Cancer: Medullary thyroid cancer has slightly lower survival rates compared to papillary and follicular types. For localized disease, the 5-year relative survival rate is around 98%. For regional disease, it's about 89%, and for distant disease, it drops to approximately 41%. Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer: Anaplastic thyroid cancer is the most aggressive form of thyroid cancer, and survival rates are much lower. The 5-year relative survival rate for this type is generally less than 10%, and many cases are fatal.
Do beavers stay active year round under ground?
Yes, Only if they have enough food. if they dont they go and get some
Can a 12 year old girl have thyroid problems?
Yes.... I'm 12 and just recenly found out in a hypoglicemic and that I have a thyroid problem....very hard 2 deal with
If you have benefits from a completed 4 year active-duty term in the army you need to know if you get a dishonorable discharge from the reserve does it effect your already earned benefits active army?
Yes. As an active reserve member you are still under the same contract as active duty. Your most recent discharge is used for benifit information.
What causes a 32-year-old man to have shakes and bad night sweats at least twice a week?
Have your thyroid function tested. You may be having a problem with "Thyroid Storm".
What seasons is a pitbull active in?
Pit bulls are active all year round.
Would an active 3 year old sleep longer than an non active 3 year old?
yes an active 3 year old child will sleep longer than a non active 3 yaer old because she/he will get tired and fall asleep
Is thyroid cancer a deadly disease?
An estimated 1,590 people will die of thyroid cancer during 2009. Thyroid cancer is, however, considered one of the least deadly and most survivable cancers, and 5-year survival rates for thyroid cancer is almost 97%. For more information on this cancer please visit http://thyroid.about.com/od/thyroidcancer/a/neckcheck.htm
What is Shakira's year active?
Shakira has been active since 1990 to present day.
