Patient's question:
My niece is almost a month old, and she has abnormal urination. The smell of her urine is different from normal urine. So, I took her to the hospital for a thorough examination. The doctor diagnosed her with phenylketonuria (PKU). In the future, we need to pay more attention to her diet. I want to know what foods she cannot eat?Doctor's answer:
This is a genetic disease. In terms of diet, fatty meat should be avoided, and the intake of sugar should also be controlled. The supplementary foods such as rice powder and noodles should be based on low phenylalanine foods, as ordinary ones are no longer suitable. Fresh milk and animal liver should also be avoided. Generally, when the baby grows up, the dietary conditions can be adjusted to a higher level. This disease is very harmful to infants. Parents must strictly follow the doctor's advice in terms of diet and medication, which is beneficial for the recovery of the condition.