2006-11-16 13:00:38 · 3 answers · asked by K-Luh Fo SHIZZLE 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Phenylketonuria (PKU) is an inherited disorder of body chemistry that, if untreated, causes mental retardation. Fortunately, through routine newborn screening, almost all affected newborns are now diagnosed and treated early, allowing them to grow up with normal intelligence.
I've had students who had it who led very normal lives...they just need to avoid protein because it can cause mental retardation if they receive too much. It is usually caught at birth. Their diets are strict for obvious reasons.
2006-11-16 13:10:27 · answer #1 · answered by lolabellaquin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a genetic disorder that is
characterized by an inability of the body to utilize the
essential amino acid, phenylalanine. Amino acids are the
building blocks for body proteins."
2006-11-16 21:03:07 · answer #2 · answered by love2travel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try using a search engine to learn all about phenylketonuria
2006-11-16 21:03:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋