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Thyroid function screening and follow-up of children with abdominal distension in Nanjing, China: a cross-sectional study.

Hang XieDongmei ChenWei GuWei LiXu WangWeibing Tang
Published in: BMJ open (2023)
The paediatrician should be vigilant for hypothyroidism when dealing with children with abdominal distension. Thyroid function should be followed up rather than simply administering a short-term levothyroxine treatment.
Keyphrases
  • young adults
  • physical activity
  • replacement therapy
  • risk factors