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Is congenital adrenal problem like cah always serious and why?

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Dr. Cayce Jehaimi answered

Specializes in Pediatric Endocrinology

Not always: Unless it's onset is with birth and associated with severe salt wasting ( that's why it's part of the newborn screen in all 50 states). It's carrier rate is quite common however, almost 1 in 40 so many people ate walking around without knowing they are carriers !

Answered 9/9/2014

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Yes it is: It is serous condition due to deficiency of certain enzymes and needs to be properly diagnosed and treated.

Answered 3/21/2015

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