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Congenital hypothyroidism
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..
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If medicines given regularly
Regular investigation as per Endocrinologist
Regular follow up will help in having normal brain development and growth
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She will have normal life but make sure she is taken to doctor regurly for checkups when ever necessary as prescribed by ur doctor
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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
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She'll grow up normally
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Normally
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Dr. Girija R G
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
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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