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Failing newborn hearing screening test

2023-02-12 18:15:05
Hi..my 3 days old baby failed the newborn hearing screening test on both ears. The oediatrician said that it could be due to wax vernix or a technical erroe..also he was born through c section at 37 weeks...what is the next step? i am very worried and depressed. i cannot wait for onw more month to repeat the test. is there a quicker confirmatory test my baby can take?
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Dear mother     You need one to one discussion with Doctor    Consult Now         With regards Dr.Anil Nair MD

Answered2023-02-12 20:48:08

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