Congenital Hypothyroidism Hypothyroidism refers to an underactive thyroid gland. Congenital hypothyroidism occurs when a baby is born without the ability…
Thyroid cancer is less common in children and adolescents when compared to adults. Thyroid cancer is most commonly diagnosed in…
The common teenage problems that teenagers face today are usually related to: Self-Esteem and Body ImageStressBullyingDepressionCyber AddictionDrinking and SmokingTeen PregnancyUnderage…
When the thyroid gland stops working despite being normal in the newborn period it is called ‘acquired’ hypothyroidism. Hashimoto’s thyroiditis …
Hyperthyroidism refers to too much thyroid hormone in the blood coming from the thyroid gland. What are the possible signs…
What are the concerns about the puberty timing? Two aspects of puberty of concern: Precocious puberty: <8 years in girls;…
What is type 1 diabetes? Type 1 diabetes is characterized by a high level of sugar in the blood caused…
What is Puberty? Puberty is the sequence of physical, sexual, physiological and psychological changes that take place at adolescence which…
What is delayed puberty? Absence of breast enlargement by 13 years or absence of menses 5 years after breast enlargement…
What is delayed puberty? Failure to enter into puberty later than 14 years in boys is called delayed puberty. This…