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What is the definition of Thyroid Dysgenesis?
Thyroid dysgenesis, also known as congenital hypothyroidism (low thyroid hormones), is a mainly a genetic condition that affects newborns in which they have a partial or complete loss of function of the thyroid gland, which is a butterfly-shaped gland in the lower neck that normally produces thyroid hormones. Thyroid hormones are necessary for regulating growth, brain development, and metabolism. The main causes of congenital hypothyroidism (thyroid dysgenesis) are when the thyroid gland is absent, smaller than normal, abnormally situated, or fails to develop or function fully.
What are the symptoms of Thyroid Dysgenesis?
Symptoms of congenital hypothyroidism are related to absent or low thyroid hormones. While some babies may have no symptoms, some are less active and sleep more, and may have difficulty feeding and constipation. Untreated congenital hypothyroidism can cause intellectual disability and slow growth.
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What are the current treatments for Thyroid Dysgenesis?
Treatment for congenital hypothyroidism is the replacement of thyroid hormones with thyroid hormone medication, levothyroxine. Many children with congenital hypothyroidism will require lifelong treatment. All hospitals in the U.S. test newborns for congenital hypothyroidism. If treated within the first two weeks after birth, infants usually develop normally.
Who are the top Thyroid Dysgenesis Local Doctors?
Anastasiya Sasloff
Anastasiya Sasloff, PA
Physician Assistant
Anastasiya Sasloff, PA
Physician Assistant

Century Medical & Dental Center

770 Flatbush Ave, 
Brooklyn, NY 
 (4.7 mi)
347-627-3988
Languages Spoken:
English
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Anastasiya Sasloff is a Physician Assistant in Brooklyn, New York. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Insomnia, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.

Experienced in Thyroid Dysgenesis
Dr. Patrick M. Cocks
Internal Medicine
Experienced in Thyroid Dysgenesis
Dr. Patrick M. Cocks
Internal Medicine

New York University

111 Broadway, 
New York, NY 
 (0.4 mi)
212-263-9700
Languages Spoken:
English
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Patrick Cocks is an Internal Medicine provider in New York, New York. Dr. Cocks and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Dysgenesis. His top areas of expertise are Lipogranulomatosis, Lipoid Proteinosis, Transient Familial Hyperbilirubinemia, and Thyroid Dysgenesis.

 
 
 
 
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Dr. Nina Kushner
Internal Medicine
Experienced in Thyroid Dysgenesis
Dr. Nina Kushner
Internal Medicine

New York University

111 Broadway, 
New York, NY 
 (0.4 mi)
212-263-9700
Experience:
43+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
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Nina Kushner is an Internal Medicine provider in New York, New York. Dr. Kushner has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Dysgenesis. Her top areas of expertise are Folate-Deficiency Anemia, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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