How to Get Rid of Hypothyroidism (cretinism)
TweetCauses of Hypothyroidism (cretinism)
Iodine deficiency or (rarely) atrophic thyroid
Signs and Symptoms of Hypothyroidism (cretinism)
Appearance normal at birth; abnormalities appear at 6 months; growth failure, puffy skin, lethargy
Information on Hypothyroidism (cretinism)
Now rare in UK ; responds to early replacement treatment.

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