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What Causes Constant Accidents In A Child Suffering From Hashimoto S Thyroiditis?
My 7 year old was recently diagnosed with Hashimoto s thyroiditis. Her TSH was 103.I originally took her to the dr. because of constant accidents . Are the two related? She is 4 1 and weighs appx. 100 lbs. I also have Hashimoto s so is it genetic?
Fri, 25 Nov 2016
yes hashimoto is genetic disease which produce symptoms of hypothyroidism after a brief period of hyperthyroidism.
hypothyroidism cause sluggishness of body and increased reflex response time. so this may b a cause of recurrent accidents.
hypothyroidism cause sluggishness of body and increased reflex response time. so this may b a cause of recurrent accidents.
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