Frequently asked question: What symptoms do newborns with CH have?

Most newborns (80%) with CH have very few or no symptoms at all. However, the following symptoms and complaints may occur:

Behavior: sleepy and groggy, does not react adequately to stimuli, a hoarse, low cry or a soundless cry.
Skin: jaundice (yellowish in color), often chronically dry, cold skin.
Head-throat: enlarged fontanelles, wide and low nose bridge, swelling around the eyes, large tongue, palpable swelling in the throat.
Abdomen: large, rounded belly, clearly visible blood vessels, naval hernia.
Stomach-intestinal tract: feeding problems (poor drinking, frequent vomiting), constipation.
Muscle tone: reduced muscle tone, feels limp.
Bodily functions: slow heart rate, low temperature.

In addition to these, newborns with CH due to hypothalamus or pituitary problems may also have the following symptoms or features:

Blood sugar level too low (hypoglycemia).
In boys: penis too small and undescended testicles.

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