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Evaluation revealed a markedly elevated thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) level and undetectable free thyroxine (T4). Treatment with levothyroxine was initiated at a conservative dosage of 37.5\u2005mcg (7.5\u2005mcg\/kg\/day) and titrated over time daily to avoid cardiac adverse effects. Nutritional support via nasogastric tube (NG) tube was also initiated due to poor oral intake. Free T4 normalized after 2 weeks, and TSH reached the normal range after 5 weeks, with the goal of maintaining T4 levels on the higher end of normal and TSH on the lower end of normal. By 4 months after the initial admittance, the patient demonstrated significant improvement in weight, progress in occupational therapy and physical therapy, and developmental milestones. 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