Patient's question:
Doctor and patient, my daughter has been born for five months. When she was born, the doctor asked me to take her to the hospital for a follow-up test for phenylketonuria. I want to ask why the follow-up test for newborn phenylketonuria is necessary? Is this test mandatory?Doctor's answer:
Phenylketonuria is checked through a heel blood test when the baby is born. At the same time, hypothyroidism is also checked carefully. Because both of these diseases are genetic disorders. Since there is no cure for genetic diseases, lifelong medication may even be required. Therefore, it is essential to detect them early and adopt relevant treatment measures. This check-up is mandatory, and you can choose to take your child for a re-examination as soon as possible.