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Is there an option for child if he has hypothyroidism to help him lose weight?

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Yes: When a child with hypothyroidism acheives a stable balance with supplemental thyroid hormone they are essentially normal kids (with a supplement). Periodic tests verify balance.Your physician can give you the calorie range needed for weight loss and with effort and cooperation from your child, a healthy diet and regualr physical activity can have identical results to the unaffected kid.Go for it!

Answered 5/30/2012

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Yes: Healthy lifestyle, diet and exercise and continue with the medication.

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Yes: In children, treated hypothyroidism does not cause weight problems. Burning off more calories than taken in is the only way to lose excessive weight.

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