Patient's question:
A friend of mine had a baby who was diagnosed with phenylketonuria right after birth. It's said that people with this condition need to be particularly careful about their diet. My friend wants to visit, so could you tell me what formula the baby with phenylketonuria drinks? Is it expensive?Doctor's answer:
The baby can only consume specially formulated low-phenylalanine formula, and there are brands of such special formula available in the market. Sometimes, it may even be necessary to purchase this formula from abroad. When the baby grows up, it will also need to consume specially formulated low-phenylalanine foods. If phenylketonuria is not detected, a child born with the condition may develop intellectual disabilities if they eat normal foods. Pay attention to the diet and eat more fruits and vegetables.