Question
Infants with phenylketonuria can be severely affected in the womb, but the parents do not want to terminate the pregnancy. What treatment methods are available for phenylketonuria?
Answer
Treatment methods for phenylketonuria include adjusting the diet, such as increasing the intake of high-protein foods, using special infant formula without phenylalanine, and medication treatment, such as tetrahydrobiopterin (BH4). Patients should pay attention to rest and avoid overexertion in their daily lives.