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What would be the possible effects and complications of hyperthyroidsm, multinodular goiter to my baby?


i'm 29 year old and was dignosed to have hyperthyroidsm, multinodular goiter. i havn't started any medications yet. i just found out that i'm a couple of weeks pregnant. i'm scared of what my disease could cause my baby.

I am not an expert by all means, however I do Have a son that has a thyroid condition that has been since birth. Since there are several types of this disorder, find out exactly what it is and what the treatments are. Tell your doctor you are pregnant, NOW!!!. I heard there are risks in exposing your child to radiation under 20 weeks gestation. I would also find out if this is a cause of your iodine intake. I would also check with your local and state regulations as to the newborn screening tests and make sure your baby is tested for both hypo and hyperthyroidism AT BIRTH!!!

See a doctor

go to yahoo page and click the link that says "Health" This will lead you to other links to get information on your problem, however the best info is going to come from your Doctor, be guided by him/her

This isn't as complicated as is sounds. Multinodular goiter means you have bumps on your enlarged thyroid. No big deal. But hyperthyroidism can be a problem for you and your developing baby. Talk to your OBGYN about what you should do. He/She may send you to an Endocrinologist for furthur examination. Make a fuss, so they will get you in quickly.

The same thing happened to me when I was pregnant, see an Endocrinologist ASAP.

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