Patient's question:
It was originally a very happy thing, my colleague gave birth to a child, and we all thought of going to congratulate them. But then we heard some bad news, saying that the newborn suffered from phenylketonuria. Can a newborn with phenylketonuria be cured?Doctor's answer:
Regarding phenylketonuria as a hereditary metabolic disease, once it is diagnosed, it is very difficult to achieve self-healing. As you mentioned, if a newborn suffers from phenylketonuria, treatment can be relatively easier. Therefore, it is essential to seek timely treatment. For the treatment of phenylketonuria, the younger the age, the better, as treatment is easier and recovery is more likely with younger patients.