Phenylketonuria (PKU) Level 3

Phenylketonuria
(PKU)
What is it?
*Inherited disorder- enzyme is missing
*In a Pregnant Women- can cause Mental and Physical
Retardation for Infant with a Small Head, Heart Disease
Signs and Symptoms:
*Toxic to Brain- causing Mental Retardation (MR)
*Absent in Newborns
*Lighter Skin, Eyes and Hair than Family Members without PKU
*Seizures, Nausea/Vomiting, Self Injury Behavior,
Hyperactive, sometimes Psychiatric Symptoms, Skin Rash
*Mousy Body Odor- in Sweat and Urine
Facts:
*Seldom seen in- Jews of Eastern European and Blacks
*1 in 16,000- Live Births
*Untreated- have Some Degree of Mental Retardation
What can I do?
*See your Physician
*See a RD- for help with a Low Phenylalanine Diet Plan
*See FFF RD on line- for help with Meal Planning, Diet.