What is Phenylketonuria? Can It Be Cured?

Phenylketonuria is a genetic disorder where the body cannot metabolize phenylalanine normally, leading to excessive accumulation and affecting brain development. If diagnosed and treated early before symptoms appear, most patients can achieve normal intellectual levels. However, if left untreated or treated late, most patients will experience intellectual, motor, and language developmental delays. Early treatment leads to better outcomes. Those treated within one month of birth are more likely to avoid intellectual impairments. Delayed treatment can result in more significant brain damage. Therefore, immediate treatment should be initiated upon confirmation of the diagnosis.
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What to Do If a Child Has Low Intelligence?

The child is two years old, cannot speak, does not recognize people, and makes unconscious shouts or claps, laughs foolishly, cannot manage toilet needs independently, can walk but is unsteady and often falls, and when seeing something wants to take it but the hand is not controlled. In fact, most rehabilitation centers do not have special training. The human brain is a very complex organ. It is recommended that parents let the child think more problems and observe the child’s specific situation. In fact, parents are the best rehabilitation trainers. There are many reasons for low intelligence, most of which are due to developmental problems in the brain nervous system. Long-term training and education are needed for the child. For a two-year-old child, there is no need to worry too much; patience is required.
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