Patient's question:
Health consultation description: I didn't know in the first month of pregnancy that I took some cold medicine, but I didn't take much. Now I'm about to give birth and I'm very worried. Although the 4D ultrasound was normal, it cannot detect all the bad things about the child. So I want to know what detailed tests need to be done after the newborn is born? What diseases need to be screened for newborns? Where can I get advice?Doctor's answer:
Newborn disease screening is mainly intended to test for congenital hereditary metabolic diseases, as these diseases do not manifest at birth but may show abnormalities later. However, early detection and treatment can prevent the disease from recurring. Therefore, the most common screening items for newborn diseases are phenylketonuria and congenital hypothyroidism, while other items vary depending on different regions.