Phenylketonuria (PKU) by https://padlet.com/tngo109/zqjnicqcydmifh2e en-us 2023-10-17 15:46:51 UTC 2023-10-18 15:34:25 UTC hello@padlet.com PKU is a genetic disorder that makes it hard for your body to break down an amino acid called phenylalanine. If your body is not able to break down this amino acid, it will cause problems to your health and begin to build up in your body. tngo109 https://padlet.com/tngo109/zqjnicqcydmifh2e/wish/2751073852

]]> 2023-10-17 15:50:54 UTC https://padlet.com/tngo109/zqjnicqcydmifh2e/wish/2751073852 PKU is inherited by the child’s parents. Parents who carry a PAH gene are likely to pass it on to their children, which results in a gene change affecting the baby. tngo109 https://padlet.com/tngo109/zqjnicqcydmifh2e/wish/2751083416


]]> 2023-10-17 15:56:32 UTC https://padlet.com/tngo109/zqjnicqcydmifh2e/wish/2751083416 There is no cure for PKU just yet, but it can be managed through a diet. Newborn babies will be provided with a special protein formula. As they get older, they should avoid foods like eggs, dairy products, meat and poultry, etc. tngo109 https://padlet.com/tngo109/zqjnicqcydmifh2e/wish/2751086828 2023-10-17 15:58:28 UTC https://padlet.com/tngo109/zqjnicqcydmifh2e/wish/2751086828 tngo109 https://padlet.com/tngo109/zqjnicqcydmifh2e/wish/2751128633 2023-10-17 16:21:38 UTC https://padlet.com/tngo109/zqjnicqcydmifh2e/wish/2751128633 If PKU is not treated early, it can cause brain damage, delays in mental & social skills, intellectual disabilities, behavior problems, etc. tngo109 https://padlet.com/tngo109/zqjnicqcydmifh2e/wish/2751219862 2023-10-17 17:13:25 UTC https://padlet.com/tngo109/zqjnicqcydmifh2e/wish/2751219862 PKU is classified into two severities: Classic PKU is severe and can cause brain damage, meanwhile mild/moderate is less extreme and has a lower chance of brian damage. tngo109 https://padlet.com/tngo109/zqjnicqcydmifh2e/wish/2751852451 2023-10-18 02:07:45 UTC https://padlet.com/tngo109/zqjnicqcydmifh2e/wish/2751852451