Patient's question:
My child underwent a heel prick blood screening test, and the hospital notified me to bring the child back for a follow-up check. The doctor said the phenylketonuria test came back positive. The doctor mentioned it could be due to the administration of pediatric compound amino acids during the treatment for jaundice, but further confirmation is needed. I have already taken my child back to the hospital for a follow-up, but the results are not yet available and we have to wait. However, as parents, we are very anxious! I would like to ask, since the child has just turned one month old, if phenylketonuria could lead to any symptoms? Urgent!Doctor's answer:
Screening is meaningful. Re-examination is necessary to avoid misdiagnosis. Factors or causes of misdiagnosis are many, including limited understanding of the disease by doctors and inadequate diagnostic methods.