what does hypothyoidism look like in a child(9yo)?

[muldey]

Ds has gained quite a bit of weight recently,and I'm not sure why.We saw his geneticist today and I asked about hypothyroidism since I have it.She said he was tested in 2008 and it came out negative,but ordered the test anyway.What other kinds of symptoms do children have?I'm going to look it up but figured I would ask here first,to hear actual experiences.He also has breast tissue(I thought it was just because he's chubby) and that concerned her.She wants him to see an endrocronologist(not sure how it's spelled).He also has a microdeletion of his 2nd chromosome,2q13,as well as Tetralogy of Fallot(repaired at 10 weeks old),plus Asperger's.If it is hypo,does he just take a pill like me?I just want to help him and I'm not sure how.I've eliminated junky foods(except the occasional fast food,but then he gets a 4pc nuggets and a small fry,a kids meal,and I'm cutting that down even further to maybe once a month),switched everything to light or diet,nothing is helping.The extra weight is not good for his heart.He's 123 lbs and about 4ft 5in.He hasn't grown taller in a while.Thanks!

[LynnS6]

I haven't a clue about hypothyroidism in kids, so I won't speak to that.

If it's not that, then I'd recommend the book Weight Watchers Family Power: 5 simple rules for a healthy-weight home. The 5 simple rules are: (They're on the back of the book, so I'm not giving much away):

1. Focus on wholesome, nutritious foods.

2. Include treats.

3. Keep screen time to 2 hours or less per day.

4. Be active one hour per day.

5. The rules apply to everyone in the house.

I would actually encourage you NOT to do 'light' and diet products unless directed by a doctor/nutritionist. Instead, focus on a diet high in protein, fiber and fruit/veggies for all of you. Limit prepared foods and eating out as much as possible. But, include some fat, otherwise he won't feel full and he'll keep eating. Olive oil and canola oil are good to cook with. Make sure he gets enough sleep (hard with a kid with AS sometimes, I know), as too little sleep will cause overeating (if you can't get enough energy from sleep, you'll try to get it from food. BTDT). Be active together for an hour a day.