Patient's question:
I don't know what's going on, but my child has been misbehaving and crying non-stop recently. Even the hospital check-ups haven't helped. What does Phenylketonuria 2-4 mean?Doctor's answer:
Phenylketonuria in children is a relatively common autosomal recessive genetic disease caused by a deficiency in the enzyme pathway of phenylalanine metabolism. The normal value of phenylalanine in neonatal serum is approximately 1.2 to 3.4 mg/dL. The child's condition is indeed not normal, butly, the increase is not significant, and the problem is not too serious. It is important to follow the doctor's advice and adjust the medication based on the child's physical condition. With some time, the condition may return to normal. The child should be reminded to drink more water regularly.