Patient's question:
My baby is a premature child. I was very worried about the child's condition from the beginning. Recently, the child has appeared with this series of conditions, and I am also very worried, afraid that the child will become worse. Why do babies have eye discharge?Doctor's answer:
Based on the situation you described, it is likely that the symptoms are caused by excessive liver fire. It is recommended to regulate the liver fire using traditional Chinese medicine. A modified version of the Yangganjiao decoction can be used. The diet should be light and avoid spicy and irritating foods.Phenylketonuria (PKU) is an amino acid metabolic disorder caused by a deficiency in enzymes in the phenylalanine metabolic pathway. This prevents phenylalanine from being converted into tyrosine, leading to the accumulation of phenylalanine and its ketone bodies, which are excreted in large amounts in the urine. If severe, it can cause damage to the central nervous system. Once a definitive diagnosis is made, active treatment should be initiated as early as possible, primarily through dietary therapy. The earlier treatment begins, the better the outcome. For infants, specialized low-phenylalanine formula should be given, and during the weaning period, supplementary foods should mainly consist of low-protein options such as starches, vegetables, and fruits. Dietary control should be maintained at least until after puberty. In other words, this condition has no effective targeted treatments other than dietary management.