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Congenital hypothyroidism (urgent)

General health information, not a diagnosis. In an emergency, call 102. Always consult a qualified health professional.

🚨 This can be an emergency

If any of these are present, call 102 and go to the nearest emergency hospital now.

EMERGENCY, go now: this is an emergency condition
go to the nearest emergency department or call 102.

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Hypothyroidism, or underactive thyroid, happens when your thyroid gland doesn't make enough thyroid hormones to meet your body's needs. Your thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the front of your neck. It makes hormones that control the way the body uses energy. generated by SI from cited sources · general information, not a diagnosis · consult a health professional

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What it is

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When to seek care

EMERGENCY, go now: this is an emergency condition; go to the nearest emergency department or call 102.

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Diagnosis

Tests used to confirm: confirmatory venous TSH and FT4; start levothyroxine within 2 weeks of birth.

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Care & treatment

Treatment is decided by a clinician after confirming the diagnosis. No dosing information is given here.

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Clinical guideline

ESPE 2020 congenital hypothyroidism consensus

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