Patient's question:
Newborn disease screening. My baby has just been born for 2 days. The doctor performed a newborn disease test on my baby yesterday. One of the tests is TSH, but I don't know what this test is. I'm very worried. I can understand the other tests and there are no problems, but this one. Please help me explain it to the expert?Doctor's answer:
This is the blood drawn 72 hours after the child's birth for newborn disease screening. For example, the report shows TSH: 1.45. The 26-item screening did not detect any abnormalities, indicating normal screening results. If this value is too high, the child may have hypothyroidism, which can have many effects on their growth and development. It is recommended to actively seek relevant examinations and symptomatic treatment at a regular hospital, strictly follow medical advice, and wish for early recovery.