Hyperprolactinemia What is Hyperprolactinemia? Hyperprolactinemia is a condition where your child’s body produces higher-than-normal levels of prolactin, a hormone made in the pituitary gland in the…
Handout on thyroid disorders for medical students or residents, created by the PES resident/medical student education subcommittee
Thyroid Hormone Administration: A Guide for Families What is Thyroid Hormone? Thyroid hormone is the medication prescribed by your child’s doctor to treat hypothyroidism, also known…
Hyperthyroidism: A Guide for Families What is Hyperthyroidism? Hyperthyroidism refers to too much thyroid hormone in the blood coming from the thyroid gland. The signs and…
Congenital Hypothyroidism: A Guide for Families What is Congenital Hypothyroidism? Hypothyroidism refers to an underactive thyroid gland. Congenital hypothyroidism occurs when a baby is born without…
Acquired Hypothyroidism in Children: A Guide for Families What is the thyroid? The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped organ usually located in the lower front of…