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Kathleen Moltz
Endocronologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Endocrinology
<p>Dr. Kathleen Moltz is a pediatric endocrinologist practicing in TOLEDO, OH. Dr. Moltz specializes in growth, puberty, thyroid, diabetes and other disorders related to hormones in children and growing young adults. Pediatric endocrinologists possess copious knowledge on hormone chemicals and how they can affect other parts of the body and their functions. Dr. Moltz has been in practice for over 20 years, is an active educator for medical students, residents and nurse practitioner students. Dr. Moltz has been involved in clinical research, grants, and has published articles in a number of journals.</p>
34 years
Experience
Kathleen Moltz
- TOLEDO, OH
- College of Human Medicine, MSU
- Accepting new patients
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How is diabetes diagnosed in children?
Diabetes diagnosis involves a careful history, examination, and labs. Symptoms of new diabetes can include increase in thirst, increase in urination, increase or decrease in appetite. READ MORE
Diabetes diagnosis involves a careful history, examination, and labs. Symptoms of new diabetes can include increase in thirst, increase in urination, increase or decrease in appetite. Some children will have recent weight loss, abdominal pain or vomiting, headaches or change in vision. A lab test checking for glucose is needed to confirm the diagnosis. A random glucose of 200 or more is the most common test obtained, however a fasting glucose of 126 or more along with symptoms can also be diagnostic. All children with suspicion of new diabetes should be seen immediately for evaluation and treatment.
How is hypothyroidism detected in children?
Hypothyroidism is detected through a careful history, examination, and lab testing. Labs obtained usually include a TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) and total or free T4 (thyroxine). READ MORE
Hypothyroidism is detected through a careful history, examination, and lab testing. Labs obtained usually include a TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) and total or free T4 (thyroxine). An elevated TSH along with a low T4 level supports a diagnosis of hypothyroidism.
