Methylmalonic acidemia is the reason behind many unexplained deaths and serious illnesses among babies. Because of this disease, the body doesn’t metabolize proteins properly.
Since the cases of this disease are on the rise, so the doctors are planning to screen infants for it immediately after birth.
If a person with this state consumes too much protein, his ability to assimilate and use the protein burdens the lacking enzyme system. Too little dietary protein causes the body to break down its own protein, which can also engulf the lacking enzyme. This anatomical disorder may prove disastrous to life as it may further lead to infection.
Vitamin B-12 and Carnitine may help your child’s diet however parents are advised to consult their dietitian or a physician experienced in the treatment of inherited metabolic disease.
