What Causes Slightly Elevated TSH Levels And Increased Appetite In Child?

Posted on Thu, 24 Dec 2015

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Question : My son is nine years old and he wants to eat food after every 2 to 3 hours, his body weight is 37 Kg. His school teachers are complaining that he is hyper. So please advice me he has any hormonal problem?

Answered by Dr. Arun (37 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Possible

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
I have seen the attached report. Mild elevated tsh
It is betterto repeat test in a month.
If still abnormal he might benefit from thyroid tablets.
Your child is obese according to the weight.
He needs tests to rule out diabetes, hormone issues.
I would recommend tests like hba1c, fasting sugar, growth hormone tests.
Get him examined completely before that.
Wishing your child speedy recovery.
Regards
Dr Arun

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar