Diseases

Galactosemia

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(british galactosaemia) is a rare genetic metabolic disorder that affects an individual's ability to metabolize the sugar galactose properly. Galactosemia follows An autosomal recessive mode of inheritance that confers a deficiency in an enzyme responsible for adequate galactose degradation.this is according to modern science. But indian herbal practioners won’t agree with this.

SYMPTOMS

Convulsions.
Irritability.
Lethargy.
Poor feeding -- baby refuses to eat formula containing milk.
Poor weight gain.
Yellow skin and whites of the eyes (jaundice)
Vomiting.

CAUSES

Classic galactosemia occurs when an enzyme called galactose-1-phosphate uridyltransferase (galt) is missing or not functional. This liver enzyme is responsible for breaking down galactose (a sugar byproduct of lactose found in breast milk, cow's milk and other dairy foods) into glucose.