Congenital Hypothyroidism Symptoms
Do you have any symptoms of Congenital Hypothyroidism? Do you even know what they are? Learn more about each symptom of this condition below and what to do if you think you may have Congenital Hypothyroidism.
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Symptoms of Congenital Hypothyroidism
Symptoms or signs take time to develop. The symptoms of Congenital hypothyroidism may include the following:
- Puffy face
- Coarse facial features
- Dull look
- Thick protruding tongue
- Poor feeding
- Choking episodes
- Constipation or reduced stooling
- Newborn Jaundice
- Short stature
- Swollen, protuberant belly button
- Decreased activity
- Sleeps a lot
- Rarely cries or hoarse cry
- Dry brittle hair; low hairline
- Poor muscle tone
- Cool and pale skin
- Goiter (enlarged thyroid)
- Birth defects (eg, heart valve abnormality)
- Poor weight gain due to poor appetite
- Poor growth
- Difficult breathing
- Slow pulse
- Low temperature
- Swollen hands, feet and genitals
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