Phenylketonuria is a genetic amino acid metabolism disorder, often inherited in an autosomal recessive manner across generations. When screening results are abnormal, early diagnosis and intervention should be carried out to avoid affecting the child’s growth, development, intelligence, and health. Parents should take their children to the doctor promptly and follow medical instructions for treatment.
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If newborn disease screening reveals abnormalities, it is recommended to conduct a blood test immediately for reconfirmation. Early detection and treatment can prevent intellectual disability and neural damage. If suspicious symptoms arise, seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly to avoid delaying the condition and causing irreversible harm to the child’s intelligence and nervous system. Parents should closely monitor their child’s condition and seek timely treatment to avoid severe damage to the child from hereditary metabolic diseases.
Learn how to check newborn disease screening results to ensure the health of the newborn.
The results of the newborn disease screening report are typically within the normal range, with the hospital doctor providing detailed explanations of the test results and providing tips on the report.
The Hainan Maternal and Child Health Hospital currently mainly focuses on screening for congenital hypothyroidism and phenylketonuria in newborns.
TSH and PKU in newborn disease screening are indicators to check if a child has congenital hypothyroidism or phenylketonuria.
TSH and PKU in newborn disease screening are indicators used to detect if a child has congenital hypothyroidism or phenylketonuria.
The main newborn disease screenings include Phenylketonuria, Hypothyroidism, and Hearing. The results of the TSH and Phe tests are within the normal range, so you can rest assured that these screenings will not affect your baby’s intelligence. Hearing screening is also very important, but no relevant information was provided. It is recommended to consult a doctor for detailed interpretation. Overall, the baby’s screening results indicate no serious newborn diseases have been detected, and we wish the baby a healthy growth.
The key to treating typical PKU is to suppress the content of phenylalanine (PA) in the diet, adopting a low-phenylalanine diet.
