Question
What are the dangers of galactosemia?
Answer
Most infants with galactosemia may experience symptoms such as refusal to breastfeed, vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss, liver enlargement, jaundice, abdominal pain, low blood sugar, and proteinuria within a few days after birth due to the intake of lactose from cow’s milk. Timely laboratory tests and diagnosis followed by appropriate measures can alleviate these symptoms and prevent the occurrence of cataracts and developmental disabilities.