Primary Hypothyroidism
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Primary hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland, located in the neck, produces an insufficient amount of thyroid hormones, which regulate numerous functions of the body.
Frequent symptoms: it is usually associated with fatigue, feeling cold, dry skin, slowness and, in children, possible effects on growth and development.
Origin: the problem lies in the thyroid gland itself, which fails to meet the body's hormonal needs.
Who treats it? In the pediatric age its assessment falls to the pediatrician and the pediatric endocrinologist, who follow up on development. When suggestive symptoms or abnormal tests appear, it's advisable to review the case with a professional who guides care.
Data on 101 doctors who treat primary hypothyroidism
Which specialist treats primary hypothyroidism?
Primary hypothyroidism in children should be managed by the pediatrician together with a pediatric endocrinologist, the specialist in children's hormones. A pediatric nephrologist may assist depending on the case. Find these specialists.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in primary hypothyroidism
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. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. José Luis Lucho Hernández
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Stephany Sbheidy García Arana
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Charles Cesar Lazo Cárdenas
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Sandra Herrera Rodriguez
Dr. Valeria Gómez Galván
Frequently asked questions
What is primary hypothyroidism?
Primary hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland, located in the neck, produces an insufficient amount of thyroid hormones, which regulate numerous functions of the body.
Which doctor treats primary hypothyroidism?
Primary hypothyroidism in children should be managed by the pediatrician together with a pediatric endocrinologist, the specialist in children's hormones. A pediatric nephrologist may assist depending on the case. Find these specialists.