Positive thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) in neonates may lead to hypothyroidism, and timely consultation with a pediatric endocrinology department is required for treatment.
Discussing the intelligence abnormality of a child around 14-15 years old in the dormitory, analyzing possible causes and suggesting medical directions.
What are the standard values for FT3, FT4, and TSH when infants have thyroid function decline, and how is infant thyroid function decline treated?
Treatment and Improvement of Mental Retardation Caused by Iodine Deficiency
The blood test on the second day after a newborn’s birth shows an abnormally high level of thyroid hormone, and parents inquire about the possible effects and coping measures.
Explanation of the meaning of Phe Negative TSH Negative
A newborn’s heel blood test shows elevated thyroid hormone levels, with the normal range being around 7, but the baby’s test result is 8.38. Parents are concerned about whether they should be worried and if an immediate re-examination at a municipal women’s and children’s health care hospital is necessary. Since the baby is still in the postpartum period, it is currently impossible to go out. Additionally, there are many discrepancies in the normal value data online, making it difficult to understand. The mother’s thyroid function tests during pregnancy were all normal.
The follow-up situation after an abnormal thyroid value is found during newborn disease screening and the importance of amniocentesis.
If a newborn has positive TSH and negative PHE, when should the recheck be scheduled?
