Tyrosinemia Level 3

Tyrosinemia
What is it?
*Heredity disorder- often Death within First Year of Life
Signs and Symptoms
*Liver Failure or Cirrhosis with Renal Problems
*Can be Worse- if a Lack of Vitamin C, High Protein Diet
Recommend:
*Restrict- Tyrosine and Phenylalanine in the Diet
*Normal- Growth/Development for Age
*Adequate- Vitamin C for Age
*Initially Feed- Phenylalanine/Tyrosine hydrolysate to Infants,
Add Small Amounts of Milk to provide Minimum Requirements
What can I do?
*See your Physician- Formulas, Vitamins, Minerals
*See FFF RD- on line for help
*See a RD- for help with diet plan
*See Your Local Health Department
-Calories and Nutrients- for Age
-Phenylalanine and Tyrosine- for Age, Body Size