Hypothyroidism in Children: Congenital Hypothyroidism
Congenital hypothyroidism (CHT) is a health condition that’s present from the moment of birth and characterized by an underdeveloped thyroid gland or poor production of thyroid hormone. Essentially, children with congenital hypothyroidism can’t produce the amount of thyroid hormone their body requires for proper functioning, such as infant brain development and healthy childhood growth. Children