Patient's question:
The child needs to undergo a urine screening for genetic metabolic diseases, but the child is currently suffering from a cold and upper respiratory infection. Can the test still be performed? Will it affect the results?Doctor's answer:
Metabolic diseases are illnesses caused by metabolic issues, including metabolic disorders and hypermetabolism, among other reasons. They primarily include the following diseases:1. Diabetes
2. Diabetic ketoacidosis
3. Hyperglycemic hyperosmolar syndrome
4. Hypoglycemia
5. Gout
6. Protein-energy malnutrition
7. Vitamin A deficiency
8. Scurvy
9. Vitamin D deficiency
10. Osteoporosis