Patient's question:
What disease is screened for when three drops of blood are taken from the baby's foot at birth? If the hospital notifies a need for re-examination and mentions two positive results, is it a serious problem?Doctor's answer:
Hello, the screening for newborn diseases mainly refers to excluding phenylketonuria, congenital hypothyroidism, hemophilia, and congenital adrenal hyperplasia. Since the doctor recommended a follow-up examination, it is necessary.It is recommended that you regularly check your baby for follow-up, so you can rest assured and also know early on if your baby has any diseases. We know that infantile spasms can cause significant harm to children. If they are not treated in time or if the treatment method is incorrect, the condition can progress rapidly, causing great harm to the child. Therefore, parents should pay close attention to their child's condition and take them for treatment promptly.