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to grow in height; tiredness or irritability TREATMENT: intravenous (IV) administration of amino acids that don't contain
TREATMENT: Kwashiorkor can be corrected by eating more Drinking plenty of water; applying ice to affected joints; reducing BCAAs, combined with glucose for extra calories. The treatment
protein and more calories overall, especially if treatment is started
early
stress; Elevating the affected joint
PREVENTION - To prevent recurrent gout, patients should
TYROSINEMIA
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PREVENTION: Kwashiorkor can be prevented by making sure reduce their consumption of high-fructose corn syrup–sweetened
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you eat enough calories and protein-rich foods PHENYLKETONURIA
soft drinks, fruit juices, and fructose-rich vegetables and fruits
genetic disorder characterized by disruptions in the multistep
MARASMUS Is an inherited disorder that increases the levels of process that breaks down the amino acid tyrosine, a building block
a substance called phenylalanine in the blood. of most proteins the multistep process that breaks down the amino
Marasmus is a form of severe malnutrition. It can CHARACTERISTICS: A musty odor in the breath, skin or acid tyrosine, a building block of most proteins
occur in anyone who has severe malnutrition, but it usually urine, caused by too much phenylalanine in the body; CHARACTERISTICS: hepatic dysfunction, cirrhosis; liver
occurs in children. It typically occurs in developing Neurological; problems that may include seizures; Skin rashes; failure; hyperkeratosis
countries. abnormally small head. TREATMENT: diets low in tyrosine, phenylalanine are
CHARACTERISTICS - The main symptom of marasmus is TREATMENT - The main way to treat PKU is to eat a special recommended
being underweight. diet that limits foods containing phenylalanine
TREATMENT - Initial treatment of marasmus often includes
dried skim milk powder mixed with boiled water. Later, the
PREVENTION: Follow a low-phenylalanine diet. Women with
PKU can prevent birth defects by sticking to or returning to a
CYSTINURIA
mixture can also include a vegetable oil such as sesame, casein, low-phenylalanine diet before becoming pregnant. ...Consider
and sugar. Casein is milk protein genetic counselling. Is a rare condition in which stones made from an
PREVENTION - The best way to prevent marasmus is to have amino acid called cysteine form in the kidney, ureter, and
an adequate intake of calories and protein, preferably from a bladder.
healthful, well-balanced diet. ALBINISM CHARACTERISTICS - The initial symptom of cystinuria is
A group of inherited disorders where there is little or usually sharp pain in the lower back or side of the abdomen.
no production of the pigment melanin. The type and amount of Other symptoms may include blood in the urine, obstruction of
ISOVALERIC ACIDEMIA melanin your body produces determines the color of your skin, the urinary tract, and/or infections of the urinary tract
hair and eyes. TREATMENT:
Inborn error of leucine metabolism with defect in CHARACTERISTICS: an absence of color in the hair, skin, or -Drinking more water. Drinking lots of water will lower the
enzyme isovaleric Co-A dehydrogenase eyes; lighter than normal coloring of the hair, skin, or eyes; ability for the cystine to form stones in the urine.
patches of skin that have an absence of color. -Changing your diet. Cystine stones are less able to form in
TREATMENT - Because albinism is a genetic disorder, it can't urine that is less acidic.
CHARACTERISTICS – cheesy odour in breath
be cured. Treatment focuses on getting proper eye care and -Reducing salt. Eating less salt can help keep cystine stones
TREATMENT – limit intake of leucine in diet
monitoring skin for signs of abnormalities from forming.
PREVENTION: Reduce sunburn risk by avoiding the sun, - Take Medicine.
using sunscreen, and covering up completely with clothing
when exposed to the sun; Use sunscreen with a high sun
protection factor (SPF); Wear sunglasses (UV protected) to
help relieve light sensitivity.