i am sorry i have no other details other than high protein found in blood test and my little girl is only five
2006-09-15 06:05:08 · 1 answers · asked by phsyco1@verizon.net 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Glutaric acidemia type 2 is an genetic disorder that is characterised by defects in the ability of the body to use proteins and fats for energy. Incompletely processed proteins and fats can build up, leading to a dangerous chemical imbalance called acidosis. Glutaric acidemia type 2 often appears in infancy as a sudden metabolic crisis, in which acidosis and low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) cause weakness, behavior changes, and vomiting. There may also be enlargement of the liver, heart failure, and a characteristic odor resembling that of sweaty feet. Some infants with glutaric acidemia type 2 have birth defects, including multiple fluid-filled growths in the kidneys (polycystic kidneys). Glutaric acidemia type 2 is a very rare disorder. Its precise incidence is unknown. It has been reported in several different ethnic groups.
Without some specifics this is what I've found on that subject. Has she seen an Endocrinologist? If not I'd recommend it. Good luck and bless you your little girl's heart. I have a 6 yr. old girl.
2006-09-15 06:14:43 · answer #1 · answered by swomedicineman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋