Understanding Phenylketonuria: Symptoms and Insights
What is phenylketonuria? Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a genetic disorder characterized by the inability to metabolize phenylalanine, an amino acid found in many protein-containing foods. This condition is caused by a deficiency in the enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase. Symptoms of PK...
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Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a congenital amino acid metabolism disorder, with an incidence of approximately 1 in 160,000 in the United States. It often leads to intellectual disabilities and is clinically associated with seizures, cognitive impairment, and the presence of a distinct...[Read More] Understanding Phenylketonuria: Symptoms and Insights
Concerns About Being an HBV Carrier: Health Risks and Precautions
Questions related to HBV carriers! Dear Dr. Yang, I discovered that I am a carrier of hepatitis B during my university entrance health check. I am the only one in my family who has been infected, but my grandfather previously died from liver cancer. It has been about five years ...
Dr. Yang Guojun Reply:
1. Hepatitis B carriers have a 100 times higher risk of developing liver cancer compared to the general population. Please have your liver scanned by a hepatologist every six months. 2. Please have your boyfriend come to the hospital for an evaluation to determine if he needs to ...[Read More] Concerns About Being an HBV Carrier: Health Risks and Precautions
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