Phenylketonuria
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Phenylketonuria Symptoms
Symptoms of phenylketonuria in the newborn include:
Lethargy:
Excessive sleepiness
Poor feeding in infants
Unusual body odor
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Symptoms of severe phenylketonuria include:
Tremor
Muscle spasms
Hyperactivity
Mental retardation
Seizures
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Children's health
Feeding problems in infants
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Infant fussiness
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Poor feeding in infants
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Last Updated: Jun 19, 2008
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Stephen J. Schueler, MD
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John H. Beckett, MD
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Phenylketonuria References:
Channon S, German E, Cassina C, Lee P. Executive functioning, memory, and learning in phenylketonuria. Neuropsychology. 2004 Oct;18(4):613-20.
Sullivan JE, Chang P. Review: emotional and behavioral functioning in phenylketonuria. J Pediatr Psychol. 1999 Jun;24(3):281-99.
Wappner R, Cho S, Kronmal RA, Schuett V, Seashore MR. Management of phenylketonuria for optimal outcome: a review of guidelines for phenylketonuria management and a report of surveys of parents, patients, and clinic directors. Pediatrics. 1999 Dec;104(6):e68.
