#asktheexpert hi! my niece just 3 days having breathing issue and admitted in nicu. he is 3.8kg and as per diagnosis he have thyroid which level is 40. what to do is it ok and curable??

1 Answer

ExpertDr.Sabiha AnjumObstetrician and Gynaecologist10 months ago

A. Definitely, the TSH level is very high, and usually the value of this 40 indicates of the babies having hypothyroidism. The baby might require lifelong thyroid supplementation. You’re treating pediatrician will be able to guide you further.

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