Patient's question:
For genetic metabolic screening, arginine is elevated, and all other indicators are within the normal range, only arginine is high (normal value: 16, baby's value: 21). Additionally: blood ammonia is normal, but lactic acid is slightly elevated (normal: 2.2, baby's value: 3.4). Is there a problem with the child? I hope to get a detailed answer, thank you.Doctor's answer:
Hello: This situation is not a big problem. You can consider taking some liver-protecting medications such as Gan Tai Le or Hu Gan Pian. Even in healthy people, the alanine aminotransferase (ALT) level can temporarily exceed the normal range due to factors like intense exercise, excessive fatigue, recent consumption of greasy foods, or alcohol abuse, which may cause temporary ALT elevation.We know that inherited metabolic diseases in children have a significant impact on them. If left untreated or if the treatment method is incorrect, the condition can progress rapidly, causing great harm to the patient. Therefore, parents should pay close attention to their child's condition and seek timely medical treatment.