Neonatal hypothyroidism is usually treated with medications such as levothyroxine or thyroid tablets.
Neonatal hypothyroidism, also known as congenital hypothyroidism and cretinism, may present with dry, thick skin, short neck, thick lips, open mouth, constipation, delayed resolution of jaundice, and if left untreated, may present with abnormal mental development and short stature.
Children with cretinism are usually treated with medication, such as levothyroxine or thyroid tablets, which are taken orally to regulate the level of thyroid hormones in the blood and maintain mental development.
Newborns with hypothyroidism are advised to go to the hospital and be treated with medication according to their weight under the supervision of the doctor.