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- Q How are infant metabolic errors treated?
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Treatment is specific to a patient's metabolic condition and may involve a variety of specialists. Treatment may include dietary management with a metabolic nutritionist, enzyme replacement therapy and, in advanced cases, transplantation for bone marrow,... Full Answer
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- Q What are metabolic equivalent (MET) tables?
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Energy costs are presented in the form of "metabolic equivalent (MET) tables." Energy costs range from easy self-care activities to difficult industrial and recreational activities. One MET is the amount of oxygen used by the body while at rest. For... Full Answer
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- Q How are gangliosidoses treated?
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No specific treatment exists for the gangliosidoses. Anticonvulsants may initially control seizures. Other supportive treatment includes proper nutrition, hydration, and keeping the airway open. This answer is based on source information from National... Full Answer
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- Q How do medications treat metabolic disorders?
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Usually, medications aren't a primary treatment for metabolic disorders-instead, strict diets usually play the most important role. Depending on the type of metabolic disorder, certain medications can help to manage the symptoms of the disorder. The most... Full Answer
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- Q Are there alternative treatments for metabolic disorders?
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The most common alternative treatment for metabolic disorders is a strict diet free of the particular foods that set off the disorder. Many patients with metabolic disorders also benefit from vitamin supplements used to replace any deficiencies. In... Full Answer
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- Q How do medications treat type 1 Gaucher disease?
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If you have type 1 Gaucher's disease then the oral medication, miglustat, may help you. This medicine seems to hinder the production of certain enzymes that trigger the development of fatty substances. When these fatty substances accumulate (and are not... Full Answer
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