Hello Doctor I gave Birth on 19th june 2024. After 72hrs newborn screening test my daughter detect Eptopic thyroid glad. 6days of her age means 24th june we transfer to pediatric endocrinologist.. After examination she immediately started thyroid replacement medicine.. Regularly she took Thyroid medicine so my question is in future any chance to mentality or physically disability she face? Or she grow up with normally? I am very tensed..
Hello
As it was timely detected and ur following the meds prescribed to you by doctor there is nothing to worry.
Ensure proper compliance and your baby will lead a healthy life physically and mentally
Thank you
Continue medication, consult doctor regularly and have good follow up .
No mental or physically disability .. identified at right time and treatment started …
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