Patient's question:
My baby is already three years old. Then my friend told me that I should take him for a full-body check-up, which is just a basic precaution. He said it's best to have a heel blood test to help him develop better in the future. I want to know what I should pay attention to before doing this test.Doctor's answer:
Hello, friend. First, heel blood tests have already been conducted for the baby after birth. The purpose of the test was mainly to rule out two congenital diseases: one is hypothyroidism, and the other is phenylketonuria. These two diseases can cause intellectual defects in the baby. Therefore, now it is necessary to check if the baby has any discomforts and then proceed with regular examinations based on the situation.