Question
How should genetic metabolic disorders be treated?
Answer
Infants may develop health issues due to umbilical cord infection and mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B with high viral load. After treatment and testing, there is currently a suspicion of a genetic metabolic disorder. When there is no reasonable explanation for the occurrence of acidosis, consideration is given to organic acid metabolism abnormalities leading to acidosis. If there is a reasonable explanation, the underlying cause should be corrected and continued observation should follow. The tests conducted so far are not from the hospital but from medical testing institutions, such as Shengyuan Huiren and Shanghai Xinhua, which can provide more information. Wishing the child a speedy recovery.