Doctor Magerya explained how to determine by the appearance of the child that he has problems with the thyroid gland

“Very often, mental retardation can be the result of reduced thyroid function,” warns endocrinologist Ilya Magerya.

If you didn’t go to a pediatric endocrinologist following the maternity hospital, this does not mean that the danger has passed. because iodine deficiency remains a major problem civilization in both children and adults. The development of hypothyroidism in a child can be detected by external signs.

growth retardation

– Normally, a child grows during the first 5 years of life, mainly due to thyroid hormones, – explained Ilya Magerya. – Normally, the child should add on average 4 centimeters a year.

If this does not happen, you should seek the advice of a doctor to dispel doubts.