- Most often, boys with hypothyroidism have the same symptoms as adults with the condition such as fatigue, muscle pain and weight gain.
- Since the proper growth hormones are not produced, boys with hypothyroidism tend to be shorter than normal.
- Hormones produced by the thyroid affect the teeth as well, so boys with hypothyroidism will experience late growth of their permanent teeth.
- Puberty is delayed for boys affected with this condition. Their voices will take longer to change, and they will appear like children while their peers are changing into young adults.
- Boys will hypothyroidism will experience some mental impairment if not treated. The proper hormones that help develop executive function will be missing.
Symptoms
Growth
Dental
Puberty
Brain Function
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