Table 2 Prevalence of individual symptoms of hypothyroidism at the time of diagnosis. (modified from: Alm et al. Brit Med J 289:1171-175, 1984 [13].)
Features listed in questionnaire | Group 1 (n = 215) Initial T4 ≤ 30 nmol/L % with feature | Group 2 (n = 232) Initial T4 > 30 nmol/L % with feature |
|---|---|---|
Prolonged Jaundice | 59 | 33** |
Feeding Difficulty | 35 | 16** |
Lethargy | 34 | 14** |
Umbilical Hernia | 32 | 18* |
Macroglossia | 25 | 12* |
Constipation | 18 | 10 |
Cold or mottled skin | 18 | 10 |
Hypothermia | 3 | 3 |
No symptoms | 16 | 33** |
Other clinical features reported: | Â | Â |
Abnormal cry | 7 | 6 |
Edema | 5 | 3 |
Hypothyroid appearance | 6 | 2 |
Hypotonia | 3 | 3 |