Is autoimmune thyroiditis in children curable?

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My daughter has recently been diagnosed with autoimmune thyroiditis. I would like to ask, doctor, how long does the treatment last and is it possible to cure the disease?

Nguyen Thanh Huyen ( Hanoi )

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MSc. Dr. Duong Thi Thuy, Pediatrician, Medlatec General Hospital, answers:

Hashimoto's thyroiditis (also known as autoimmune thyroiditis) is a chronic inflammatory condition of the thyroid gland caused by an immune disorder. It is more common in women and can occur at any age, typically between 30 and 60 years old. While the incidence is lower in children and adolescents, it can lead to complications affecting their development.

The disease often progresses silently, with patients showing no symptoms for many years, only being diagnosed when the neck becomes abnormally enlarged or blood test results are abnormal.

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Hashimoto's thyroiditis is a chronic, incurable disease that requires children to undergo long-term, almost lifelong, treatment to stabilize thyroid function, control hypothyroidism, and prevent dangerous complications.

However, parents shouldn't worry too much because if treatment is followed, children can still have a normal life and development. Parents need to monitor their children regularly and remind them to follow the doctor's instructions. Children with thyroid problems should have blood tests every 3-6 months to ensure that thyroid hormone levels remain within the normal range.

Source: https://www.baogiaothong.vn/viem-tuyen-giap-tu-mien-o-tre-co-chua-duoc-khong-192241010183944732.htm