kids with thyroid disease — Blog

Growing up with congenital hypothyroidism

The first year of congenital hypothyroidism is often the toughest for parents. But once your baby is growing, hitting their milestones and responding well to treatment, you might feel relieved.

But what happens now? You might wonder what the years ahead will look like, what to expect as they experience growth spurts, and whether they will need life-long management.

Let’s explore what long-term care of congenital hypothyroidism looks like, and how you can support your child through each stage.

Managing thyroid disease in children

Has your child received a thyroid disease diagnosis? This can be stressful for parents and the child – particularly if there have been no known thyroid issues previously.

Parents often feed powerless to begin with, as they learn new concepts and work with specialists to control the disease. But the good news is that there are also natural ways that you can help to manage your child’s condition. These can be used alongside their care plan, so you know your child is getting the best of both worlds!

Kids & thyroid disease - what you need to know

While you might think of thyroid disease as an adult health concern, that’s not the case. Children can develop thyroid conditions just like adults - and it often goes undiagnosed.

So what sorts of thyroid issues do you need to watch out for, and how can you spot them? You’ve come to the right place to learn exactly that.

Tara Nelson