Newborn Screening
About Newborn Screening
Overview
Understanding The Procedure
Symptoms That May Require Newborn Screening
- ⦾ Need for preventive newborn evaluation
- ⦾ Family history of genetic disorders
- ⦾ Premature birth
- ⦾ High-risk pregnancy history
- ⦾ Suspicion of congenital abnormalities
Recovery & Outlook
⦾ Screening is performed shortly after birth
⦾ Abnormal findings are evaluated quickly
⦾ Repeat testing may be required when necessary
⦾ Early treatment begins after diagnosis
⦾ Long-term monitoring improves developmental outcomes
Risks
- ⦾ False-positive screening results
- ⦾ Anxiety regarding abnormal findings
- ⦾ Need for repeat testing
- ⦾ Delayed treatment if screening missed
- ⦾ Minor discomfort during sample collection
Post-Operative Care
- ⦾ Attend newborn follow-up appointments
- ⦾ Repeat tests if recommended
- ⦾ Follow treatment plans promptly
- ⦾ Maintain regular pediatric evaluations
- ⦾ Monitor developmental milestones carefully
Conclusion
Doctors Who Perform Newborn Screening
Meet experienced paediatrics (child-care) doctors who regularly evaluate and perform newborn screening.
Dr Keshava Murthy M
MBBS,MS,MRCS,MCH(Pediatric Surgery)
KMC: 59978
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
Seema G
MBBS, MD
KMC: 124478
Consultant Pediatrician and Neonatologist
Dr Mohamed Rufaiqa
MBBS, DCH (DNB)
KMC: TMN 0000336 KTK
Consultant Paediatrician
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