10 Galactosemia Symptoms
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Trouble Feeding
Infants with galactosemia may have trouble feeding, which can worsen a failure to thrive. They may refuse to nurse or have difficulty nursing, but either should concern a new parent. Regardless of the cause, trouble feeding should be an immediate red flag.
This is commonly one of the easiest symptoms of galactosemia for parents to spot. As with failure to thrive, parents whose infants have trouble feeding should speak with a specialist about potential causes and next steps.
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