What should be used for the treatment of this child with intellectual disability?
Correct Answer: Thyroxine
Description: The given picture of the child with puffy (myxedematous) facies, protruding tongue, abdominal distension, umbilical hernia and intellectual disability suggest - 'congenital hypothyroidism'. C/F of congenital hypothyroidism: Bih weight & length- usually normal Wide open anterior & posterior fontanelle Prolonged physiological jaundice Myxedematous facies Large, protruded tongue Skin- dry & scaly Hypotonia, hypothermia, hoarse cry Abdominal distension, umbilical hernia Constipation Thyroxine is used in the treatment of this disorder.
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