| ID: | 42793 | |
| Title: | Cretinism: Child Hypothyroidism | |
| URL: | https://www.healthsoul.com/blog/cretinism-symptoms-causes-and-treatment | |
| Category: | Endocrine Disorders | |
| Description: | Cretinism is a medical condition in which hypothyroidism occurs early in life. It is a disease of thyroid gland where levels of thyroid hormones in the blood is low(hypothyroidism) since birth. If left untreated it can cause stunted physical and mental growth. It is also known as congenital hypothyroidism. | |