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Phenylketonuria
Alternate Names : PKU
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Phenylketonuria Prognosis (Expectations)
The outcome is expected to be very good if dietary treatment is followed closely beginning shortly after the child's birth. If treatment is started after 3 years or if the disorder remains untreated, brain damage is inevitable.
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- Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD - Pediatric)
- Memory Loss
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• Definition
• Phenylketonuria Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Phenylketonuria Symptoms & Signs
• Phenylketonuria Prevention
• Phenylketonuria Diagnosis & Tests
• Phenylketonuria Treatment
• Phenylketonuria Prognosis
• Phenylketonuria Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Tests & Exams
• Capillary Sample
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Review Date : 7/30/2002
Reviewed By : Jonathan Fanaroff, M.D., Department of Pediatrics, Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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