Galactosemia-Winny

Galactosemia affects the body’s ability to break down a food sugar. 25% will be normal, 50% will be a carrier, and 25% will be infected.
 * Galactosemia **
 * Description: **
 * Inherited: **
 * Punnet Square: **
 *  ﻿ **

The symptom includes kidney failure, enlarged liver, cataracts, poor growth, and mental retardation. Galactosemia can be diagnosed by taken tiny blood from the baby’s heel. The test checks for low levels of GALT enzyme. It can be treated by Dietary restrictions. People with the disorder have to stay away from foods and drinks containing galactose. media type="custom" key="9656632" align="center" Learn.gentics.utah.edu/content/disorders/whataregd/galactosemia/index.html
 * Symptoms: **
 * Diagnosed: **
 * Treated: **
 * Interesting Facts: **
 * Support Groups: **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">American Liver Foundation
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Parents of Galactosemic Children, Inc.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Sources: **