How to treat neonatal hypothyroidism

Neonatal hypothyroidism refers to that the content of thyroid hormone in the blood is lower than the normal value during the birth period of the newborn. Because thyroid hormone is one of the important hormones to maintain normal physiological metabolism of the human body, it is an important hormone to maintain the excitability of muscle tissue, circulatory system, digestive system and nervous system. When the thyroid hormone level in the blood of the newborn decreases, the patient shows weakness and does not think about diet. Blood examination shows that the thyroid stimulating hormone TSH in the blood circulation increases. If TT3, TT4, free T3, and free T4 levels do not show changes or decreases, levothyroxine tablets should be given in time to treat neonatal hypothyroidism. The specific dose depends on the severity of the disease and is determined by the pediatrician to prevent adverse reactions to hypothyroidism.