children s health issues
Hypothyroidism in the Newborn
Prognosis for Hypothyroidism in the Newborn
Most newborns who are treated have normal movement control and intellectual development. Even when treated promptly, severe congenital hypothyroidism may still cause subtle developmental problems and Hearing Impairment in Children . Hearing loss may be so mild that it is not detected during the routine newborn screening but it may still interfere with language learning. To detect subtle hearing loss, infants are tested again when they are older. 