A Detailed Explanation and Treatment Methods for Phenylketonuria

Phenylketonuria is an amino acid metabolism disorder that primarily affects infants and young children. It is characterized by the inability of phenylalanine to be normally metabolized in the body, leading to its accumulation and potentially causing intellectual disability and other health issues. Treatment primarily involves dietary control to reduce the intake of phenylalanine, and may require rehabilitation training. Currently, there is no surgical treatment method.
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A Five-Month-Old Baby Continues to Vomit Without Being Able to Disgorge Any Material

A five-month-old baby is continuously vomiting without being able to expel any substance, accompanied by a slight cough. After taking medication, the symptoms worsened. Is this a drug reaction, or could it be due to the baby’s mother also taking cough medicine? Is it serious? What could be the cause? Do we need to take the baby to the hospital? Previous treatment history and outcomes: There have been similar episodes before, but not as frequent. What kind of assistance is needed: Is it serious? What could be the cause? Do we need to take the baby to the hospital?
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A Four-Year-Old Girl’s Persistent Cough for Half a Year, Traditional and Western Medicine Treatments Unsuccessful

A four-year-old girl has been suffering from intermittent cough for half a year, with varying sputum colors from white to yellow. She has undergone both traditional Chinese and Western medicine treatments, with the Chinese medicine nebulizer therapy showing slight effectiveness, while the Western medicine’s anti-inflammatory medication has been ineffective, with only injections providing relief. During this period, she has undergone three X-ray exams, revealing minor lung infections and two cases of bronchitis. Although symptoms would ease after each treatment, they would reappear after only a week at most. Lately, her cough has worsened at night, especially after eating before bedtime, leading to vomiting. Is it possible that she has chronic bronchitis or tuberculosis? Should she opt for traditional Chinese or Western medicine treatment? If Western medicine treatment is chosen, what tests or treatments should be done in the short term?
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A Four-Year-Old Girl’s Persistent Problem with Stuck Poop on Pants for a Year

A four-year-old girl has been experiencing a problem where she gets poop stuck on her pants after defecation for a whole year, often without realizing it. The parents have taken her to the hospital and tried some traditional Chinese medicine to regulate her digestion, but the results have been unclear and the issue has recurred. The child is very lively, and the parents are wondering what the cause might be.
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