Question
Who is prone to galactosemia?
Answer
Pediatric galactosemia, also known as glucose-galactose intolerance, is divided into primary and secondary types. The primary type is a rare autosomal recessive genetic disorder caused by abnormal function of glucose in the intestines, primarily manifested in infancy. Patients are intolerant to glucose and galactose, leading to symptoms such as automatic defecation and vomiting.