Question
A child was hospitalized due to a brain disease, but the medication had no effect. Local doctors suspect it to be a genetic metabolic disorder. The urine test results show an increase in various organic acid concentrations, indicating energy metabolism and nutritional disorders. It is recommended to conduct blood amino acid and acetate spectrum analysis. Which hospital can perform this test? What is a genetic metabolic disorder, what are its symptoms, and are there any treatment methods?
Answer
For endocrine disorders, it is generally recommended to enhance nutrition by consuming fish soup, chicken soup, beef, pork liver, and vegetables, and to complement with traditional Chinese medicine treatments such as the Ten Complete Tonifying Soup, Guipi Pill, Xiaoyao Pill, Vitamin E, and estrogens. At the same time, avoid cold and spicy foods.