Cretinism
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Cretinism is a disorder of physical and mental development that appears when a baby has a very low production of thyroid hormone from the early stages of life. The thyroid is key for growth and the maturation of the nervous system.
How it manifests: When it is not addressed in time, it can be associated with delays in growth and development, drowsiness, feeding difficulties, and other signs in infancy.
Why early detection matters: Newborn screening allows it to be identified in a timely manner.
Which specialist treats it? The endocrinologist and the pediatric endocrinologist, along with the pediatrician and the general practitioner, coordinate the evaluation. Seeking a professional evaluation promptly with any doubt is the most advisable thing.
Data on 37 doctors who treat cretinism
Which specialist treats cretinism?
Cretinism (congenital hypothyroidism) is evaluated by a pediatrician, who monitors the child's development and coordinates the necessary hormonal management. You can book an appointment with this specialist for the child's follow-up.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in cretinism
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Nitza Pérez Martínez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Sandra Herrera Rodriguez
Dr. Valeria Gómez Galván
Dr. Andrea Piñeyro V.
Dr. Elisa Barrios Santos
Frequently asked questions
What is cretinism?
Cretinism is a disorder of physical and mental development that appears when a baby has a very low production of thyroid hormone from the early stages of life. The thyroid is key for growth and the maturation of the nervous system.
Which doctor treats cretinism?
Cretinism (congenital hypothyroidism) is evaluated by a pediatrician, who monitors the child's development and coordinates the necessary hormonal management. You can book an appointment with this specialist for the child's follow-up.