Hypothyroidism - fashion or fad...

It is quite common to inquire regarding thyroid disorder for your child especially when mother is already on thyroid medication. 

Although most of the mothers are having sub-clinical hypothyroidism (TSH in range of 5 to 10). There are chances of overt hypothyroidism, if mother has positive anti thyroid antibody.

It is not wise to attribute weakness or obesity to this mildly raised TSH.

Similarily in obese children who have normal height for age, are unlikely to be hypothyroid.

Long time back, thyroid medicines were used for obesity. But it was observed that unnecessary medicines may cause bone loss and rhythm disorders in heart. So better to -

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