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Pediatric Endocrinology (Expert Forum)
Pediatric Hyperthyroidism with iron deficiency
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.
Pediatric Hyperthyroidism with iron deficiency
by Zacsmom, Dec 25, 2008 11:13PM
Hi. I have a 3 year old son who was diagnosed with a hyperthyroidism and low iron deficieny. The doctor ordered a Thyroid ultrasound; which confirmed a thyroid nodule. Zack is a very hyper and has difficulty controlling his activity levels. The doctor has expressed he is ADHD with other related behavior issues. Currently he is being monitored by the doctor through repeat lab work. My concern is that he has not seen a Pediatric Endocrinologist for further eval. Zack is also experiencing severe mood swings; completely calm one moment and then has severe "meltdowns" where you cannot reason with him; I was told that the hyperthyroidism is playing a role in the ADHD. His mood swings are becoming less manageable. He gets so out of control at times he scares me. His doctor expressed concern that he is going to hurt himself because he can't control his dare devil actions; like jumping off and on the exam table and chairs despite repeat warnings and trying to control him. He was put on Adderall (adderrall) which caused severe agressive behavior so it was discontinued. He has been monitored for the past 2 months. Should I self refer him to a Pediatric Endocrinologist?
Member Comments (1)
by annabannana1982, Jan 25, 2009 05:08PM
To: Zacsmom
You should have him see a pediatric developmentalist, my daughter is 3 and Autistic and shows the same signs of dangerous behavior.
