Phenylketonuria is a clinical syndrome of mental retardation with cognitive and behavioral abnormalities caused by elevated serum phenylalanine. The primary cause is deficient phenylalanine hydroxylase activity. Diagnosis is by detecting high phenylalanine levels and normal or low tyrosine levels. Treatment is lifelong dietary phenylalanine restriction. Prognosis is excellent with treatment. (Merck)
Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a rare condition in which the body does not properly break down (metabolize) an amino acid called phenylalanine.Treatment involves a diet that is extremely low in phenylalanine such as breast milk, meat, chicken, fish, nuts, cheese and other dairy products. Starchy foods such as potatoes, bread, pasta, and corn must be monitored. Many diet foods and diet soft drinks that contain the sweetener aspartame must also be avoided, as aspartame is metabolized into several constituent chemicals, including phenylalanine.
Please see the web pages for more details on Phenylketonuria.
2007-02-21 03:42:45
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answered by gangadharan nair 7
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I was her same age when I found out I had it. It took 2 and a half years, but I was able to get pregnant in my left uterus and delivery vaginally at 32 weeks. I don't have 2 vaginas though just one. I've heard of women who have a lot of miscarriages though that just stretches out how much room she has in the uterus and then they have healthy babies later on.
2016-05-24 02:28:28
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answered by Anonymous
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phenylketonuria
2007-02-21 03:29:26
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answered by texastreasure 3
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This disease is widely screened for in pre-natal tests these days... That may explain why it is so rare today.
2007-02-21 03:34:33
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answered by eggman 7
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THere is a website that will give you lots of information, and is interactive. it is http://www.ygyh.org/pku/whatisit.htm
Hope that this helps
2007-02-21 08:49:35
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answered by sftballgrl48328 3
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Here, go here: www.pku.com You're not alone.
2007-02-21 03:30:48
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answered by Zeera 7
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