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Caregivers | NA | | | | | | | | | | | | Landing Page | Learning Hub | <p>Learn about endocrine disorders including disorders affecting growth, bones, the thyroid, and puberty. The pages below discuss different endocrine disorders affecting children and teens, diagnosis, treatments and how to manage life-long conditions.</p> | <p>Learn about endocrine disorders including disorders affecting growth, bones, the thyroid, and puberty. The pages below discuss different endocrine disorders affecting children and teens, diagnosis, treatments and how to manage life-long conditions.</p> | | | <div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-heading clickable">
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<i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h2 class="panel-title">Adrenal</h2></div><div class="panel-body list-group" style="display:none;"><p>The adrenal glands are small, triangular-shaped glands located on top of both kidneys. Learn about conditions of the adrenal glands including congenital adrenal hyperplasia, adrenal insufficiency and Addison's disease.</p></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="http://www.bcchildrens.ca/endocrinology-diabetes-site/Documents/cahbooklet.pdf">Congenital adrenal hyperplasia booklet</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="https://pedsendo.org/patient-resource/adrenal-insufficiency/">Adrenal insufficiency: A guide for families</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="https://www.sickkids.ca/siteassets/care--services/clinical-departments/endocrinology/how-to-give-florinef-to-babies.pdf">How to give florinef to babies</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/AKHAssets/Hydrocortisone%20suspension.pdf">Hydrocortisone suspension</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="https://www.magicfoundation.org/Downloads/Cushing%20Syndrome%20in%20Childhood.pdf">Cushing's syndrome</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="http://www.addisonsociety.ca/pdfs/cas-brochure.pdf">Addison's disease</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/body/interactive?module=sex-development">How the body works: Sex development</a></li></ol></div><div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-heading clickable">
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<i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h2 class="panel-title">Calcium parathyroid & bone</h2></div><div class="panel-body list-group" style="display:none;"><p>Read about the importance of bone health for children, conditions that affect the bones and how they can be managed.</p></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="https://www.bones.nih.gov/health-info/bone/bone-health/juvenile">Kids and their bones: A guide for parents</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1970&language=English">Bone health: The role of calcium and vitamin D</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="http://www.bcchildrens.ca/endocrinology-diabetes-site/documents/vitdrickets.pdf">Vitamin D deficiency and rickets</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/12943/x-linked-hypophosphatemia">X-linked hypophosphatemic rickets (XLH)</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=948&language=English">Osteoporosis: Overview</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="https://pedsendo.org/patient-resource/hypoparathyroidism/">Hypoparathyroidism</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="http://www.bcchildrens.ca/endocrinology-diabetes-site/documents/php.pdf">Pseudohypoparathyroidism</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="https://www.stanfordchildrens.org/en/topic/default?id=hyperparathyroidism-in-children-90-P01958">Hyperparathyroidism</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="https://www.chop.edu/conditions-diseases/hypocalcemia">Hypocalcemia</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="https://www.chop.edu/conditions-diseases/hypercalcemia">Hypercalcemia</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=209&language=English">Pamidronate: Informational handout for families</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=4175&language=English">Zoledronate: Informational handout for families</a></li></ol></div><div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-heading clickable">
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<i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h2 class="panel-title">Growth</h2></div><div class="panel-body list-group" style="display:none;"><p>Children and teens can experience growth problems for several reasons. Learn about growth problems, growth hormone deficiency, short stature and what can be done about these conditions.</p></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li><div class="panel-heading clickable">
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<i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h3>General</h3></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=951&language=English">Growth problems</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=3910&language=English">Virtual care: How to accurately measure your child’s height and weight at home</a></li></ol></li><li><div class="panel-heading clickable">
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<i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h3>Growth hormone deficiency</h3></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="https://pedsendo.org/patient-resource/growth-hormone-deficiency/">Growth hormone deficiency: A guide for families</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=4164&language=English">Beginning growth hormone therapy: FAQs</a></li></ol></li><li><div class="panel-heading clickable">
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<i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h3>Short stature (small for gestational age & growth)</h3></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="https://pedsendo.org/patient-resource/short-stature/">Short stature: A guide for families</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="https://pedsendo.org/patient-resource/growth-in-babies-born-small-for-gestational-age/">Growth in babies born small for gestational age: A guide for families</a></li></ol></li></ol></div><div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-heading clickable">
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<i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h2 class="panel-title">Hypoglycemia & hyperinsulinism</h2></div><div class="panel-body list-group" style="display:none;"><p>Learn about hypoglycemia and hyperinsulinism, how they impact blood sugar levels, and how they can be managed.</p></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=4185&language=English">Hypoglycemia in infants and children with hyperinsulinism</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=4200&language=English">Diazoxide</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="https://www.sickkids.ca/siteassets/care--services/clinical-departments/endocrinology/how-to-give-an-emergency-glucagon-injection.pdf">How to give emergency glucagon</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="https://www.sickkids.ca/siteassets/care--services/clinical-departments/endocrinology/instructions-for-the-emergency-department.pdf">Hyperinsulinism: Emergency care plan for a hypoglycemic episode</a></li></ol></div><div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-heading clickable">
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<i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h2 class="panel-title">Pituitary</h2></div><div class="panel-body list-group" style="display:none;"><p>The pituitary gland makes several important hormones. Find out which endocrine disorders affect the pituitary gland and how they can be managed.</p></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=4085&language=English">Hypopituitarism</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=4089&language=English">Adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH) deficiency</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=4090&language=English">Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) deficiency</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=4091&language=English">Gonadotropin (FSH, LH) deficiency</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=4093&language=English">Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) deficiency</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=4092&language=English">Growth hormone (GH) deficiency</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="https://pedsendo.org/patient-resource/growth-hormone-deficiency/">Growth hormone deficiency: A guide for families</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=4164&language=English">Beginning growth hormone therapy: FAQs</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="https://www.chop.edu/conditions-diseases/septo-optic-dysplasia">Septo-optic dysplasia</a></li></ol></div><div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-heading clickable">
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<i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h2 class="panel-title">Puberty</h2></div><div class="panel-body list-group" style="display:none;"><p>There are several conditions that can impact puberty. Other conditions may not occur until your child enters puberty. Learn more about puberty and conditions that can affect it.</p></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li><div class="panel-heading clickable">
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<i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h3>General</h3></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="https://youngwomenshealth.org/2010/04/21/puberty/">Puberty: Girls</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=623&language=English">Puberty in girls</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="https://youngmenshealthsite.org/guides/puberty/">Puberty: Boys</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=624&language=English">Puberty in boys</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="https://www.chop.edu/conditions-diseases/hypogonadism">Low production of sex hormones (hypogonadism)</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/boybrst.html">Breast tissue in boys (gynecomastia)</a></li></ol></li><li><div class="panel-heading clickable">
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<i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h3>Early puberty</h3></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="https://pedsendo.org/patient-resource/precocious-puberty/">Early puberty</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=171&language=English">Leuprolide (Lupron)</a></li></ol></li><li><div class="panel-heading clickable">
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<i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h3>Delayed puberty</h3></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="https://pedsendo.org/patient-resource/delayed-puberty-girls/">Delayed puberty in girls</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="https://pedsendo.org/patient-resource/delayed-puberty-boys/">Delayed puberty in boys</a></li></ol></li><li><div class="panel-heading clickable">
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<i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h3>Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)</h3></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=10&language=English">Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="https://youngwomenshealth.org/2014/02/25/polycystic-ovary-syndrome/">Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): General information</a></li></ol></li></ol></div><div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-heading clickable">
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<i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h2 class="panel-title">Thyroid</h2></div><div class="panel-body list-group" style="display:none;"><p>The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland that sits at the front of the neck. Learn about conditions that can affect the thyroid and how they can be managed.</p></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li><div class="panel-heading clickable">
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<i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h3>General</h3></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="https://www.chop.edu/conditions-diseases/pediatric-thyroid-disorders">Thyroid function, anatomy and hormones</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="https://thyroid.ca/resource-material/information-on-thyroid-disease/thyroid-disease-in-childhood/">Thyroid disease in childhood</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=2526&language=English">Thyroid disease and diabetes</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="https://www.sickkids.ca/siteassets/care--services/clinical-departments/endocrinology/how-to-give-l-thyroxine-to-babies-updated-may-2018.pdf">How to give L-thyroxine tablets to babies</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="https://www.thyroid.org/wp-content/uploads/patients/brochures/pediatric-thyroid-function-tests-brochure.pdf">Pediatric thyroid function tests</a></li></ol></li><li><div class="panel-heading clickable">
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<i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h3>Hypothyroidism</h3></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=2309&language=English">Hypothyroidism</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=4084&language=English">Congenital hypothyroidsim</a></li></ol></li><li><div class="panel-heading clickable">
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<i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h3>Hyperthyroidism</h3></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="http://www.bcchildrens.ca/endocrinology-diabetes-site/documents/hyperthyroidbooklet.pdf">Hyperthyroidism booklet created by BC Children's Hospital</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="https://www.stanfordchildrens.org/en/topic/default?id=hyperthyroidism-graves-disease-90-P01955">Graves disease in a newborn created by Stanford Children's Hospital</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="https://www.thyroid.org/wp-content/uploads/patients/brochures/hyperthyroidism_children_adolescents_brochure.pdf">Hyperthyroidism in children and adolescents</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=4209&language=English">Methimazole</a></li></ol></li><li><div class="panel-heading clickable">
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<i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h3>Thyroid nodules and cancer</h3></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="https://www.thyroidcancercanada.org/en/thyroid-cancer/what-is-it">What is thyroid cancer?</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="https://teens.aboutkidshealth.ca/Article?contentid=3430&language=English&hub=cancer">Thyroid cancer for teens</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=3205&language=English">Thyroid biopsy/FNA using image guidance</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="https://www.sickkids.ca/siteassets/care--services/clinical-departments/endocrinology/what-to-expect-after-thyroid-biopsy.pdf">What to expect after thyroid biopsy</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="https://www.sickkids.ca/siteassets/care--services/clinical-departments/endocrinology/what-to-expect-after-surgery-thyroidectomy.pdf">What to expect after surgery (thyroidectomy)</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="https://www.sickkids.ca/siteassets/care--services/clinical-departments/endocrinology/instructions-for-patients-receiving-radioiodine-therapy.pdf">Instructions for patients receiving radioiodine therapy</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58ff955aff7c503f699674d7/t/59754ff83a041155fa4a65ce/1500860412769/TCC_LID_Booklet_E_web_2017.pdf">Low iodine diet created by Thyroid Cancer Canada</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=4086&language=English">Hypocalcemia: Post-surgical monitoring</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="https://www.thyroid.org/wp-content/uploads/patients/brochures/thyroid-nodules-children-adolescents-brochure.pdf">Thyroid nodules in children and adolescents</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="https://www.thyroid.org/wp-content/uploads/patients/brochures/pediatric-differentiated-thyroid-cancer-brochure.pdf">Pediatric differentiated thyroid cancer</a></li></ol></li></ol></div><div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-heading clickable">
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<i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h2 class="panel-title">Endocrine disorders after treatment for childhood brain tumours</h2></div><div class="panel-body list-group" style="display:none;"><p>Brain tumours and their treatments can impact the hypothalamus and pituitary gland. As a result, children may need treatment for endocrine disorders. Learn more in the pages below.</p></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1430&language=English">Diabetes insipidus after brain tumour treatment</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1425&language=English">Thyroid abnormalities after brain tumour treatment</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1424&language=English">Effects of brain tumours and treatment on growth in childhood</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1429&language=English">Effects of brain tumours and treatment on the adrenal glands</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1428&language=English">Puberty and fertility in boys after diagnosis and treatment for brain tumours</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=4014&language=English">Puberty and fertility in girls after diagnosis and treatment for brain tumours</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1426&language=English">Osteoporosis after brain tumour treatment</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1427&language=English">Excess weight gain after brain tumour treatment</a></li></ol></div><div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-heading clickable">
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<i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h2 class="panel-title">Other endocrine disorders</h2></div><div class="panel-body list-group" style="display:none;"><p>Read about other endocrine disorders that affect children and teens, and find resources from other organizations to help support you and your child.</p></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="https://www.negenetics.org/genetic-education-materials-school-success-gemss">Genetic education materials for school success (GEMSS)</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="https://www.kidsbonescanada.org/">Kids Bones Canada</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="https://pedsendo.org/patient-resource/klinefelter-syndrome/">Klinefelter syndrome</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="https://www.magicfoundation.org/Growth-Disorders/McCune-Albright-Syndrome-or-Fibrous-Dysplasia/">McCune-Albright syndrome</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="https://www.chop.edu/conditions-diseases/noonan-syndrome">Noonan syndrome</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="https://www.pwsa.co.uk/">Prader-Willi syndrome</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="https://www.magicfoundation.org/Growth-Disorders/Russell-Silver-Syndrome/">Russell Silver syndrome</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="https://www.magicfoundation.org/">The Magic Foundation</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/turner.html">Turner syndrome</a></li></ol></div><div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-heading clickable">
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<i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h2 class="panel-title">Nutrition, physical activity and mental health</h2></div><div class="panel-body list-group" style="display:none;"><p>The Meant2Prevent Resource Hub has trusted youth-focused resources that promote healthy living, mental health and lifestyle habits. Also find resources from AboutKidsHealth on supporting mental health and wellbeing. </p></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="https://meant2prevent.ca/">Meant2Prevent Resource Hub</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/mental%20health">Mental Health Learning Hub</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=642&language=English">Physical activity guidelines</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/nutrition">Nutrition</a></li></ol></div><div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-heading clickable">
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<i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h2 class="panel-title">Diabetes Learning Hub</h2></div><div class="panel-body list-group" style="display:none;"><p>Visit the Diabetes Learning Hub to learn more about type 1 and type 2 diabetes, insulin, and managing your child's care.</p></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/diabetes">Diabetes Learning Hub</a></li></ol></div> | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/AKHAssets/Endocrinology%20learning%20hub.jpg | endocrinology | | |
