Patient's question:
The child has been born for 5 months, and now their growth and development are not normal, they are growing very slowly, and their response is a bit slow. Even when they are tickled, they will not laugh. Their eyes are dull, and there are many eczema on their skin, sometimes small red bumps appearing in patches, and they often scratch with their hands. What should phenylketonurics eat?Doctor's answer:
Phenylketonuria cannot consume dairy products, eggs, lean meat, dried beans, and soy products. Phenylketonuria is directly related to the phenylalanine content in the diet, so it is necessary to start low-phenylalanine diet treatment as soon as possible. The phenylalanine content in the diet is estimated at 15-30 milligrams per kilogram of body weight per day, and the total protein content is 2-4 grams per kilogram of body weight per day. Since any food protein contains 4-6% phenylalanine, all protein-containing foods, such as milk, eggs, lean meat, dried beans, and soy products, must be strictly prohibited or used cautiously.