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Tyrosinemia

Tyrosinemia is a genetic disorder that creates disruption in the amino acid-breaking process and, increases the protein block. If this condition is not treated on time it can cause fatal complications, such as liver failure, hepatocellular carcinoma, kidney failure, or neurological crisis. However, this condition cannot be cured but can only be managed.

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My 11-month-old daughter developed transient tyrosinemia at birth, but lately, she is fussy about eating. Should I consider deworming?

Query: Hello doctor, My daughter is 11 months old and was born a fortnight before the EDD-LSCS elective procedure. The pregnancy was difficult with oligohydramnios and suspicion of IUGR. At birth, newborn screening showed raised tyrosine. Follow-up investigation and detailed tests at four weeks showed tr...  Read Full »

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Answer: Hi, Thank you so much for visiting icliniq.com. I am here to assist you. You should not need to go for deworming because the child is active and has no weight loss. Small children occasionally exhibit food fussiness during the weaning phase, which you might be facing, so do not worry. Regarding t...  Read Full »

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