Graves’ Disease Children

Hyperthyroidism in Children

Hyperthyroidism in Children Hyperthyroidism in children is a condition in which an overactive thyroid gland is producing an excessive amount of thyroid hormones that circulate in the blood (“Hyper” means “over” in Greek.) Thyrotoxicosis is a toxic condition that is caused by an excess of thyroid hormones from any cause. Thyrotoxicosis can be caused by …

Hyperthyroidism in Children

Children with Graves Disease and Hyperthyroidism

Is your child diagnosed with Graves’ Disease or Hyperthyroidism? Are you wondering what to do and how to help your child? Do you know how? I can only imagine how you feel, if you just left the doctor’s office with: “Your child has Graves’ Disease/ Hyperthyroidism”. No more explanations, at least not enough for you …

Children with Graves Disease and Hyperthyroidism