Review Article

Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases in Children

Table 4

Clinical signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism in children.

 Goiter
 Exophthalmos
 Acceleration of linear growth
 Irritability
 Impaired concentration and school performance
 Headache
 Hyperactivity
 Fatigue
 Palpitations
 Tachycardia
 Systolic Hypertension
 Polyphagia
 Increased frequency of bowel movements with diarrhoea
 Weight loss
 Heat intolerance
 Increased perspiration
 Tremor
 Polyuria and polydipsia