Question 1

what are the symptoms of galactosemia?

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Infantile cataracts: Milk sugar is converted into galactose and this, under genetic control, is converted into glucose, the fuel of the brain. In this disease the gene is recessive and has to be inherited from both parents. Galactose accumulates in the blood and it is this that results in cataracts. There is also mental retardation. Prevention is easy. Avoid milk and any foods containing galactose from birth on.

Question 2

why is there hepatomegaly in cml?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It may become enlarged due to infiltration by the CML cells or because of extramedullary hematopoiesis (where blood cells begin to be made by the liver and spleen due to poor production in the bone marrow).

Question 3

any alternative treatments for galactosemia?

Accepted Answer

No!: Galactosemia cannot be cured. But, you can take steps to prevent or minimize galactosemia symptoms and complications. The treatment is the strict avoidance of all sources of galactose. The most common source is lactose, which is the milk sugar that breaks down to galactose and glucose. Avoid: milk or milk by-products, fermented soy products, legumes, organ meats, & hydrolyzed protein.

Question 4

does hepatomegaly leads to the destruction of hepatocytes?

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Not necessarily: Unless caused by liver inflammation.

Question 5

what is the meaning of hepatomegaly with diffuse parenchymal disease?

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Liver disease: Hepatomegaly means that the liver is larger than is normal. Parenchyma is the main tissue of the liver. Diffuse parenchymal disease means that there is diffuse disease throughout the liver tissues.  This could be due to many different causes so check with your doctor for further information.

Question 6

my son is diagnosed with mild hepatomegaly with enteritis is it serious?

Accepted Answer

TooLittleInformation: Hepato-megaly=hepatic (liver) + enlargement. Enter-itis=enteric organ (bowel) + itis="inflamation of". Thus these terms are only descriptive of what someone believes/sees on whatever basis. There is no good information within these descriptive words, however accurate on whatever basis, to better understand what is going on or likely to happen over time.

Question 7

how does galactosemia affect you?

Accepted Answer

See below:: Infants with unrecognized galactosemia usually have problems with feeding and do not grow as well. Untreated, infants can develop cataracts, liver disease/kidney problems. Build-up of galactose and galactose-1-phosphate can cause brain damage, and in some cases, can lead to death. Even with treatment, some children may develop learning disabilities.With dietary management-most enjoy good health!

Question 8

is galactosemia serious for women?

Accepted Answer

See Below:: A female with galactosemia is at increased risk for premature ovarian insufficiency/failure.

Question 9

is it possible for a baby devolop galactosemia?

Accepted Answer

If genes present: Galactosemia ( presence of excessive galactose in the blood) can develop in an infant born without the genes that codes for galactase, the enzyme that breaks down galactose. Removal of galactose from the diet (this is the sugar in mothers milk), will prevent the problem & its many bad effects on the body.

Question 10

why is galactosemia so much more common than frutosemia?

Accepted Answer

No good answer.: It is just a statistical fact. Geneticists may have a possible answer in the future, but there is no medical reason I am aware of. Of course it is identified since galactose is consumed as a humans in many food, especially milk which contains lactose---glucose/glactose.

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