Galactosemia history and symptoms
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Dayana Davidis, M.D. [2]
Overview
History
Galactosemia is manifested mostly in the first week of life. Hence, diagnosis is mainly clinical and by newborn screening, some being detected occasionally by family history.[1]
Symptoms [1]
- Jaundice
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Failure to thrive on galactose containing foods e.g. breast milk, formulas containing cow's milk [2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Bozkowa K, Zbieg-Sendecka E, Grodzka Z, Cabalska B (1979). "[Clinical and biochemical diagnosis of galactosemia among our cases]". Probl Med Wieku Rozwoj. 8: 63–9. PMID 263527.
- ↑ Lewis V, Welch F, Cherry F, Flood E, Marble M (1995). "Galactosemia: clinical features, diagnosis and management. A case report". J La State Med Soc. 147 (6): 262–5. PMID 7642981.