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Galactosemia
Galactosemia is an inherited condition in which there is an inability to break down a type of sugar called galactose, leading to its accumulation in the body. This can cause damage to the eyes, liver, kidney, and brain resulting in the yellowing of skin, seizures, poor feeding, and poor weight gain.
Dr. Robert Kwok reviewed this
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How does galactosemia affect you?
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Is galactosemia serious for women?
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Do medications treat galactosemia?
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What are the symptoms of galactosemia?
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A 31-year old asked:
Is it possible for a baby devolop galactosemia?
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A 29-year old asked:
How many people, what age suffer from galactosemia?
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A 42-year old asked:
What can I do to care for a baby with galactosemia?
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A 48-year old asked:
Why is galactosemia so much more common than frutosemia?
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A 45-year old asked:
What daily activity would be difficult for someone with galactosemia?
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A 45-year old asked:
Will a person who has galactosemia need a wheelchair or another advice to help him move?
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A 34-year old asked:
Please explain which daily activity would be difficult for a person who has galactosemia?
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A 40-year old asked:
Please tell me if there are anything a person who has galactosemia can not participate in because of his disorder?
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A 36-year old asked:
Site for people born with galactosemia?
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A 45-year old asked:
Is galactosemia serious problem for fertility?
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A 35-year old asked:
What sex and lifestyle changes should I make if galactosemia?
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A 30-year old asked:
Interested to know how does galactosemia lead to hypoglycemia?
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A 30-year old asked:
Is it true that galactosemia can be treated by dietary modification?
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A 44-year old asked:
Are there many factors that can cause the mutation for galactosemia?
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A 19-year old female asked:
What kinds or brands of alcohol should people with galactosemia stay away from?
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A 46-year old asked:
Any alternative treatments for galactosemia?
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A 40-year old asked:
How is galactosemia a genetic disorder?
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A 48-year old asked:
Should I talk to my gp doctor about galactosemia?
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A 19-year old female asked:
Can people with galactosemia drink alcohol?
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A 32-year old asked:
Why can't galactosemia be treated with enzyme replacement therapy?
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A 50-year old asked:
Can you please tell me about the 3 tests in newborn screening for galactosemia?
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A female asked:
I have galactosemia & just had a job interview to work at an ice cream/ water ice shop. I can't consume milk, but Will I be able to work w/ icecream?
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A 49-year old asked:
Can any docs elaborate about the 3 tests in newborn screening for galactosemia?
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A 31-year old asked:
I have a rare genetic condition called galactosemia. I have been blaming my parents?
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A 48-year old asked:
Should i take prempro (conjugated estrogens and medroxyprogesterone) if I have galactosemia?
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A 46-year old asked:
Could hypoglycemic be the same as galactosimia?
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