Galactosemia

Monday, April 5, 2010
There are so many diseases in this world, which are caused by the heredity factor. Galactosemia is one such disease which is caused by the genetic disorder. This problem affects the some people at the time of birth. It is a condition that affects the body. Galactose is the name of certain sugar. In this condition, the body fails to use the sugar galactose. This sugar is highly contained in the milk. When the new born babies have this condition, they should avoid milk. Mainly, their liver, brain, kidneys and eyes are damaged by this condition. The symptoms of this condition are convulsions, lethargy, vomiting and irritability. The best treatment for this condition is avoided milk and other food items that contain the sugar galactose.

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