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Pediatric Endocrinology (Expert Forum)
Twins with compensatory hypothroidism
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Twins with compensatory hypothroidism
by eady5, Jun 18, 2008 07:36AM
Hi , Thanks for answering my question re: twins with congenital hypothroidism. I have since got the results from the heel ***** and their thyroid was normal at birth and that they actually developed compensatory primary hypothroidism after having numerous infections - Rota virus, Adeno ? virus , gasenteritis they had both spent app. 1 1/2 months going in and out of hospital. They were born at 38 weeks. Theie weights were 6 lb 10 oz and 5 lb 14oz. They both have developmental delays. I can't seem to find much information on compensatory hypothroidism or any other kids that have it . I am just wondering what to expect, I read somewhere for every month they were undiagnosed their IQ is effected between 3 to 5 points per month. Is this true and what else can I expect.
