What do you mean by Cretinism?
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15th Jan, 2021
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Cretinism is a disease caused by hypothyroidism. It is either due to extreme iodine deficiency, i.e. endemic cretinism or due to decreased synthesis of thyroid hormones, i.e. sporadic cretinism. It is typically diagnosed during infancy or childhood, however, the best preventive strategy is the screening of neonates.
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15th Jan, 2021
Hello there,
Cretinism is a disease caused by hypothyroidism. Iodine deficiency in diet during pregnancy is the major cause of cretinism. Hypothyroidism leads to impaired development of the growing fetus and leads to mental retardation and stunted growth.
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Cretinism is a disease caused by hypothyroidism. Iodine deficiency in diet during pregnancy is the major cause of cretinism. Hypothyroidism leads to impaired development of the growing fetus and leads to mental retardation and stunted growth.
Hope this information helps you.
Thank you!!
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