What Is Galactosemia?
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
1. Symptoms of Galactosemia
The symptoms of galactosemia start in the early days of life. The baby is born normal. However, symptoms begin as soon as the baby starts feeding on breastmilk or formulas containing lactose. The first signs include loss of appetite and vomiting.
After a while, liver dysfunction may ensue, and the baby’s skin, and mucous membranes may become yellowish (jaundice). If the condition is left untreated, poor growth (during the first weeks of life), and cataracts, may be observed.
