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What Causes Low Muscle Tone And Severe Constipation In Developmentally Delayed Child?
I have a 12 year old developmentally delayed daughter. She is going through puberty, no flow yet,. She has had low muscle tone and severe constipation since birth, it seems to be getting worse. Is it possible that her developing hormones are and ding to her constipation problems?
Tue, 19 Aug 2014
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Thank you for asking question on health care magic.
Hypothyroidism leads to constipation, developmental delay and low muscle tone.
Replacement of thyroid hormone is the treatment of choice.
Better consult endocrinologist to confirm the diagnosis and to outline treatment.
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
Thank you for asking question on health care magic.
Hypothyroidism leads to constipation, developmental delay and low muscle tone.
Replacement of thyroid hormone is the treatment of choice.
Better consult endocrinologist to confirm the diagnosis and to outline treatment.
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
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