Parents and doctors naturally become very concerned when a baby or young child vomits or starts to lose weight. Even though Classic CAH may not be the most likely diagnosis, these are some of its best-known symptoms. Also, this condition exposes the young child to a risk of dehydration, or they could even go into a state of shock all of a sudden. These are just a few of the reasons why early identification is vital. A delay in diagnosis could easily have fatal consequences.

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