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If a baby was discovered on a heel prick test to not produce thyroxine, what other probelms could parents expect?
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Unclear question: Thyroid deficiency in a newborn is serious enough to seek care to make sure that brain development occurs normally. Once you see your doctor for thyroid treatment, please address any other concerns that you may have.
Answered 1/30/2014
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