Question

What are the symptoms of cretinism and give its reason?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Signs of cretinism or congenital hypothyroidism in a newborn include:

lack of weight gain

stunted growth

fatigue, lethargy

poor feeding

thickened facial features

abnormal bone growth

mental retardation

very little crying

excessive sleep

constipation

yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes (jaundice)

floppiness, low muscle tone

hoarse voice

unusually large tongue

swelling near the navel (umbilical hernia)

cool, dry skin

pale skin

swelling of the skin (myxedema)

swelling in the neck from an enlarged thyroid gland (goiter