Pediatric Metabolic Disorders

Pediatric metabolic disorders are observed in children when their body is not properly processing the nutrients like sugars, proteins, or fats. The metabolic disorders seen in children can be genetic that is passed down in families. If the metabolic disorders are seen in older children then it is often due to obesity. Children with metabolic disorders are at greater risk to develop diseases such as Type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

  • Galactosemia
  • Homocystinuria
  • Phenylketonuria (PKU)
  • Fatty acid oxidation disorders (including MCAD, LCHAD, VLCAD)

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