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Cretinism athyreotic

Cretinism athyreotic: Introduction

Cretinism athyreotic: A rare form of congenital hypothyroidism that causes mental and physical growth retardation in infants or children. Prompt thyroid hormone therapy is essential in order to prevent progressive neurological and motor deterioration. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Cretinism athyreotic is available below.

Symptoms of Cretinism athyreotic

• Thick skin
• Waxy skin
• Flattened nose
• Protruding abdomen
• Mental retardation
• more symptoms...»

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Treatments for Cretinism athyreotic

• Management of congenital hypothyroidism revolves around early diagnosis and treatment, ideally within the first two weeks of life to prevent neurological damage. Treatments include:
  • Screening for hypothyroidism in routine neonatal screening - performed soon after birth in many countries
  • Thyroid hormone replacement therapy - lifelong
  • Monitoring of thyroid function at regular intervals
• more treatments...»

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Home Diagnostic Testing

Home medical testing related to Cretinism athyreotic:

• Thyroid: Home Testing:
  • Home Thyroid Function Testing
  • Home TSH Tests
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Causes of Cretinism athyreotic

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Cretinism athyreotic: Undiagnosed Conditions

Commonly undiagnosed diseases in related medical categories:

• Chronic Major Diseases that are commonly Undiagnosed:
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  • Heart Disease -- Undiagnosed
  • Cancer -- Undiagnosed
  • Depression -- Undiagnosed
  • Type 2 Diabetes -- Undiagnosed
  • Type 1 Diabetes -- Undiagnosed
  • Hypertension -- Undiagnosed
  • Hemochromatosis -- Undiagnosed
  • Metabolic Syndrome -- Undiagnosed
• more undiagnosed conditions...»

Misdiagnosis and Cretinism athyreotic

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Cretinism athyreotic: Research Doctors & Specialists

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• Diabetes & Endocrinology Specialists:
  • Diabetes, Endocrinology & Metabolism
  • Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility
  • Pediatric Endocrinology (Child Hormones)
• Pregnancy & Fertility Health Specialists:
  • Maternal & Fetal Medicine
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
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  • Gynecological Oncology
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Hospitals & Clinics: Cretinism athyreotic

Research quality ratings and patient safety measures for medical facilities in specialties related to Cretinism athyreotic:

• Womens Health -- Hospital Quality Ratings
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Choosing the Best Hospital: More general information, not necessarily in relation to Cretinism athyreotic, on hospital performance and surgical care quality:

• 50 Best Hospitals Report
• Outstanding Patient Experience Award Winning Hospitals
• Women's Health Best Hospitals
• Patient Safety
• Hospital Quality and Clinical Excellence Study (2009)

Cretinism athyreotic: Rare Types

Rare types of diseases and disorders in related medical categories:

• Chronic Major Diseases -- Rare Types:
  • High Cholesterol -- Rare Types
  • Heart Disease -- Rare Types
  • Cancer -- Rare Types
  • Depression -- Rare Types
  • Type 2 Diabetes -- Rare Types
  • Type 1 Diabetes -- Rare Types
  • Hypertension -- Rare Types
  • Hemochromatosis -- Rare Types
  • Metabolic Syndrome -- Rare Types
• more rare diseases...»

Cretinism athyreotic: Broader Related Topics

• Congenital conditions
• Thyroid conditions
• Endocrine system conditions
• more types...»

Types of Cretinism athyreotic

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