english.jpnn.com, SURABAYA - A toddler in Tandes district, Surabaya, East Java, named Laila Fitriyah has had two genitals since birth.
The 1.5 year old baby has not undergone a surgery due to malnutrition.
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Laila's father, Surahman, said Laila was born with a female genitalia.
However, when she was being bathed, the doctor suddenly noticed that Laila had two genitals.
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"She was referred to dr Soetomo General Hospital," said Surahman, Wednesday (2/2) night.
At the hospital, the doctor told Laila's family that she could undergo surgery but must be healthy and gain weight first.
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Laila had a blood test, which showed her condition was normal. She stayed one night and was allowed to go home the next day.
However, one month later, the baby's health decreased.
"Signs of illness appeared. My child started vomiting, had a fever, and had no appetite to drink breast milk. It was only then that we went to the doctor, who said that she had to take medicine because her hormones were not working properly,” Surahman said.
The doctor examined the toddler's body and diagnosed her with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), which is a hereditary disease that makes a woman's physical appearance appear more masculine.
"After a week, her condition was better, but the next week she got sick again and then returned to the hospital," Surahman continued.
Laila still cannot undergo a surgery because she is underweight.
"Her weight is now 5.5 kilograms," said her father.
In addition, Laila's family is still struggling financially, making it difficult for Laila to meet her nutritional intake. (mcr12/mcr20/jpnn)
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