Congenital hypothyroidism and mental retardation. (Search & Respond).S My daughter Elizabeth is Elizabeth I, queen of England Elizabeth I, 1533–1603, queen of England (1558–1603). Early Life The daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, she was declared illegitimate just before the execution of her mother in 1536, but in 13 years old. She was born with congenital hypothyroidism congenital hypothyroidism Congenital myxedema, cretinism Hypothyroidism of neonatal onset, which occurs in 1/±7000 births, more commonly in ♀, characterized by mental and physical retardation due to inappropriate thyroid development or inadequate and has been on thyroid hormone Thyroid hormone Any of the chemical messengers produced by the thyroid gland, including thyrocalcitonin, a polypeptide, and thyroxine and triiodothyronine, which are iodinated thyronines. See Hormone, Thyrocalcitonin, Thyroid gland, Thyroxine replacement medication since she was approximately 16 days old. She was off the medication for two years, from age 9 to 11. She matured physically very early, but has stopped growing in height. Her hands and feet are small in relation to the rest of her. We have been concerned about her lack of academic achievement for several years and now have be. ten told that she is likely mildly retarded re·tard·ed adj. 1. Often Offensive Affected with mental retardation. 2. Occurring or developing later than desired or expected; delayed. . I would like to know if anyone else has had this type of result even with early medication. DG via EP web site |
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