What are Common Metabolic Disorders in Pediatrics?
Several metabolic disorders can affect children, some of the common ones include:
Phenylketonuria (PKU): A genetic disorder where the body cannot metabolize the amino acid phenylalanine. Galactosemia: A condition where the body cannot process the sugar galactose properly. Glycogen Storage Diseases: A group of disorders that affect the storage and release of glycogen. Maple Syrup Urine Disease: A disorder affecting the metabolism of certain amino acids. Mitochondrial Disorders: Conditions that affect the mitochondria, the energy-producing structures in cells.
