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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
My 12 year old son-thyroid
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Mark Lupo, M.D. - Thyroid Nodules, Thyroid Cancer, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, Thyroid Ultrasound
Thyroid & Endocrine Center of Florida
Sarasota - FL
Questions in the Thyroid forum are answered by Mark Lupo, MD. Topics covered include Goiter, Graves Disease, Hyperthyroid, Parathyroid/Calcium Problems, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodules/Cysts, Thyroiditis, Thyroid & Pregnancy, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Thyroid Tests, and Thyroid Surgery.
My 12 year old son-thyroid
by bigsis0929, Sep 06, 2006 12:00AM
My 12 year old son is overweight, has dry skin and hair.
Has a very round face, flushed. His TSH is 5.78.
Have a history in the family of thyroid problems.
My grandmother had a goiter, among other thyroid problems. My sister has PCOS, my neice has hyperparathyroidism. My other son has juvenile arthritis. My 12 year old is always warm. The doctor did not do a T3 or T4, at least not that I have results for.
He also has gynecomastia, and pink to purple striae on thighs and abdomen. I just feel something is wrong! He is active, and eats a normal diet. Please tell me I am not crazy!
Thank You!! PAM
Has a very round face, flushed. His TSH is 5.78.
Have a history in the family of thyroid problems.
My grandmother had a goiter, among other thyroid problems. My sister has PCOS, my neice has hyperparathyroidism. My other son has juvenile arthritis. My 12 year old is always warm. The doctor did not do a T3 or T4, at least not that I have results for.
He also has gynecomastia, and pink to purple striae on thighs and abdomen. I just feel something is wrong! He is active, and eats a normal diet. Please tell me I am not crazy!
Thank You!! PAM
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Sep 07, 2006 12:00AM
, Sep 07, 2006 12:00AM
TSH is borderline high -- the gynecomastia is not uncommon with boys entering/in puberty. The stretch marks may indicate excessive cortisol, but are likely due to the weight gain. Would see a pediatric endocrinologist to make sure there is nothing wrong. Recent data suggest that overweight adolescents have higher TSH levels -- it's complicated, but the conclusion is that this does NOT mean the thyroid is causing the weight.
http://thyroid.about.com/library/howto/htthyroid-test.htm