What are inborn errors of metabolism?

Also known as: Phenylketonuria, fructose intolerance, galactosemia, maple sugar urine disease.

If a baby is having trouble digesting certain foods and turning them into energy, these are known as inborn errors of metabolism. There are a variety of different medical conditions that fit into this category, and they can cause different symptoms depending on their nature and severity.

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Reviewed by: Parul B Jayakar, MD

This page was last updated on: 1/29/2019 3:21:13 PM