Question
What are the characteristics of a baby since birth? What diseases might these characteristics indicate?
Answer
Phenylketonuria is a congenital metabolic disease caused by an enzyme deficiency, leading to abnormal accumulation of substances in the body. Symptoms include a dazed look, a distinctive mouse odor, dry skin, eczema, crying and restlessness, and hyperactivity. Early diagnosis and treatment at a professional hospital are crucial. Long-term use of special formula milk and attention to a light diet are necessary.