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What Causes Enlarged Thyroid In Children?

My granddaughter, 12 yrs old, has an enlarged thyroid and they took tests for this and sent it to the Mao Clinic.
They also said her electrolytes were off.
Before she went to the dr. today she was complaining of her chest hurting and the pain going up her left arm.
And will be going to a cardiologist next week for tests.
Is there any reason to think the worst or are these problems that can be treated easily?
posted on Sat, 15 Feb 2014
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Hello

Thanks for the query

The most common cause for an enlarged thyroid is hashimoto thyroiditis which an easily treatable condition.
The chest symptoms could be directly related to the enlarged thyroid or electrolyte disturbance

Please get back to me with the test reports so that I can help you better

Regards
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What Causes Enlarged Thyroid In Children?

Hello Thanks for the query The most common cause for an enlarged thyroid is hashimoto thyroiditis which an easily treatable condition. The chest symptoms could be directly related to the enlarged thyroid or electrolyte disturbance Please get back to me with the test reports so that I can help you better Regards