Question
My child had a genetic metabolic screening and their arginine levels were found to be high, but all other indicators were within the normal range. The normal arginine level is 16, but my baby’s is 21. Additionally, the blood ammonia levels are normal, but lactic acid is slightly elevated, with the normal value being 2.2 and my baby’s being 3.4. I want to know if there is a problem with my child and hope to get a detailed explanation, thank you.
Answer
Hello: This situation is not serious; you can consider giving your child some liver-protecting medications such as Gan Tai Le or Liver Protect Tablets. The transaminase levels of healthy people may also temporarily exceed the normal range due to factors such as strenuous exercise, excessive fatigue, recent intake of overly fatty foods, or excessive alcohol consumption. We know that pediatric genetic metabolic diseases can have a significant impact on children, and if not treated promptly or with incorrect treatment methods, the condition can progress rapidly, causing great harm to the child. Therefore, parents should pay more attention to their child’s condition and take them for timely treatment.