Patient's question:
Daughter sometimes zones out, doesn't hear when called, and doesn't know when she comes back to her senses. She is usually quite clever and does well in practice. Her mental state is good. She started showing symptoms last year, but the cause is unclear. Past treatment and effectiveness: She was diagnosed with childhood absence epilepsy at the hospital. No medication has been started yet. She had an EEG and CT scan. What kind of help is needed: What should an 8-year-old with phenylketonuria eat?Doctor's answer:
One should consume more nutrient-rich foods that contain high-quality protein, trace elements (such as iron, copper, etc.), folic acid, and vitamin B12 in daily life. Examples include jujubes, lotus seeds, longan meat, walnuts, hawthorn, pork liver, pig blood, eel, sea cucumber, black chicken, eggs, spinach, carrots, black fungus, black sesame seeds, shrimp, and brown sugar. These foods not only provide nutrients but also have the effects of tonifying qi and invigorating blood circulation. The above suggestions are for the question "What should an 8-year-old with phenylketonuria eat?" and are hoped to be helpful to you. Wishing you good health!