The doctor pointed out that congenital hypothyroidism is the second most common abnormality in newborn screening in China. About one in every 3,000 newborns is usually asymptomatic. However, if the treatment is not timely, the child may develop cretinism in the future. ; The picture shows the situation.

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[Health Channel/Comprehensive Report] The full name of newborn screening is "Newborn Congenital Metabolic Disease Screening". It is a screening test for 21 diseases that health insurance provides for all newborns. Lin Jianming, a pediatric endocrinologist at the General Hospital of the Army It is pointed out that congenital hypothyroidism is the second most common neonatal screening abnormality among Chinese people, second only to broad bean disease. About one in every 3,000 neonates has no symptoms at birth, but if it is not treated in time, Children may develop intellectual disabilities and short stature in the future, which is commonly known as cretinism.

Lin Jianming shared on the Facebook page "Uncle Jianming's Growth Classroom" that some congenital diseases do not have obvious symptoms in the newborn or infancy, but when the symptoms begin to appear before treatment, it is too late , Congenital hypothyroidism is the second most common neonatal screening abnormality in China, second only to broad bean disease. Even if there is no thyroid-related disease in the family, it may occur. Such children are usually born with no symptoms or no obvious symptoms. , If the intervention is not timely, there will be problems such as dry skin, constipation, wide fontanelle, jaundice, feeding difficulties, large tongue, and edema.

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Lin Jianming said that fortunately, in recent years, newborn screening has been carried out, and most children with diseases can be detected and treated early. He also reminds parents that not all children with abnormal screening tests have problems. If the mother has thyroid gland during pregnancy Diseases, lack of iodine intake, or taking related drugs may also temporarily affect fetal thyroid function. Therefore, when you receive a notification of abnormal screening, you must seek the help of a pediatric endocrinologist, and undergo a blood test to confirm the diagnosis. It is necessary to receive treatment as soon as possible, and most children with treatment can still develop normal IQ and height.

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