PKU (Phenylketonuria)
Tedra Ussery
Cause
its inherited and passed down through families . Both parents must pass on the defective gene in order for a baby to have the condition .This is called an autosomal recessive trait .
symptoms
phenylketonuria plays a role in the body's production melanin , the pigment responsible for the skin and hair color .
Delayed mental and social skills .
Head size significantly below normal .
Treatment
phenylketonuria has to be extremely low in the child's diet particularly when the child's growing . The diet must be strictly followed . This requires supervision by a registered dietitian or doctor , and cooperation of the parent and child .
Life expectancy
they don't have an expectancy they have to follow a strict diet .
3 important facts and points
1 If its not treated it can cause severe retardation and various other conditions
2 they are generally blond with blue eyes and fair skin
3 indicates that there is a greater chance of getting ADHD