Patient's question:
The patient was discovered to have dietary issues at the age of two and still hasn't improved by the age of seven! They cannot even perform basic daily activities. Can it be treated? Please help us, experts! I will definitely express my gratitude.Doctor's answer:
Phenylketonuria is a common chromosomal recessive genetic disease. Cases without treatment require lifelong treatment. Once diagnosed, active treatment should be initiated as soon as possible, primarily through dietary therapy. The earlier the treatment begins, the better the outcome. A low-phenylalanine diet can be used to limit phenylalanine intake while supplementing tyrosine or replacing tyrosine in the diet. During dietary therapy, phenylalanine intake must be strictly controlled, and close monitoring of nutritional status, phenylalanine levels in the blood, and side effects is essential.