Question
How is galactosemia treated? Will there be complications if it is detected?
Answer
The treatment for galactosemia typically involves dietary control, avoiding the intake of foods containing galactose, such as breast milk, cow’s milk, dairy products, and animal organs. For infants, soy milk can be used as an alternative to cow’s milk or breast milk for feeding. Patients should regularly monitor the levels of galactose and galactose-1-phosphate in their blood. Since there is currently no cure for this disease, it can only be managed through dietary control. If a child is diagnosed with galactosemia, parents should immediately take the child to a doctor for treatment, avoid self-medication, and provide appropriate care and attention to help them control the condition as soon as possible.