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Pediatric Endocrinology (Expert Forum)
Down's syndrome
Answered by
Deanna L Aftab Guy, MD - Short Stature, thyroid, Pituitary abnormalit, Puberty concerns, Rapid Growth, Adrenal problems, Parathyroid abnormal, Rickets and bone dis
Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital
Nashville - TN
Questions in the Pediatric Endocrinology forum are answered by Dr. Deanna L Aftab Guy, affiliated with Vanderbilt Children's Hospital. Topics covered include adrenal problems, diabetes insipidus, menstrual irregularities, obesity, parathyroid abnormalities, pituitary abnormalities, puberty concerns, rapid growth, rickets and bone disease, short stature, and thyroid.
Down's syndrome
by Herman535, Dec 02, 2008 07:22PM
5 year old granddaughter who initially was found to be slightly hypothyroid at age 4. Started on rx to treat then became slightly hyperthyroid. Rx was stopped over 3 months ago but child has continued to become even more hyperthyroid lab wise as well as clinical signs. Your opinion please
Doctor's Answer
by Deanna L Aftab Guy, MD, Dec 16, 2008 10:24PM
, Dec 16, 2008 10:24PMTo: Herman535
Well hard to tell without the labs and seeing the patient, be sure that she is with a pediatric endocrinologist and have her parents sit down and obtain a clear idea of what is going on. I have a few patients with Down Syndrome who are hyperthyroid, ,and a bunch more hypothyroid. It is possible, both in the same child. They are prone to autoimmune diseases and thyroid disease is very common.
