Ep. 6 - Hypothyroidism

HOST:
Dr. Siripoom McKay

GUEST SPEAKER:
Dr. Tracy Patel

In this Thyroid episode, we will focus on Hypothyroidism - the condition in which the thyroid gland is underactive and fails to make a sufficient amount of thyroid hormone.  Symptoms in infants and children can be subtle and differ from adults.  Guest expert Dr. Tracey Patel is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Pediatric Endocrinology & Metabolism at Baylor College of Medicine and a pediatric endocrinologist at Texas Children’s Hospital.