Phenylketonuria (PKU)

Phenylketonuria or PKU, a genetic metabolic disorder, occurs when high levels of phenylalanine are found in blood due to deficiency in the enzyme, phenylalanine hydroxylase. Excessive levels of phenylalanine which are not utilized lead to harmful defects at birth like a smaller than normal head, epilepsy and mental retardation. Leaf through for more on its causes, symptoms, diagnostic tests and cures.
  • PKU Disease
    PKU disease is a rare birth disorder that leads to mental retardation in children. Let us have a look at a few facts about the disease in the following article and learn more about this rare condition.
  • PKU Diet
    Following a PKU diet is integral to the treatment of phenylketonuria. Go through this article to find out about the dietary guidelines that need to be followed by people who have been diagnosed with phenylketonuria.
  • PKU Test
    What is PKU? What is a PKU test? How is PKU diagnosed and treated? Go through this article to learn about this diagnostic test.
  • PKU Symptoms
    PKU symptoms are caused by a defective gene and can be first observed in infants. In this article we will discuss the symptoms of PKU and how this condition can be corrected...