Sentences with phrase «as galactosemia»

For mothers who prefer giving formula, the AAP does not recommend soy formula for preterm infants, but states that soy formula is indicated for infants with hereditary disorders that make them unable to properly digest milk, such as galactosemia and the rare condition hereditary lactase deficiency.

In extremely rare cases, a baby is born with a congenital metabolic disorder such as galactosemia, which affects the ability to digest and use lactose.

Approximately 1 in 30,000 babies are diagnosed with lactose intolerance, also known as galactosemia.

In many states, the test is required and is frequently done in conjunction with several other tests, such as Galactosemia, Thalassemia, etc..

Not exact matches

There are only a few indications for the use of soy - based formula milk such as infants suffering from galactosemia or rare condition characterized by hereditary deficiency of lactase and in situations where parents prefer a vegetarian diet for their baby.

Classic galactosemia, also known as type I, is the most common and most severe form of the condition.

Breastfeeding is contraindicated in infants with classic galactosemia (galactose 1 - phosphate uridyltransferase deficiency) 103; mothers who have active untreated tuberculosis disease or are human T - cell lymphotropic virus type I — or II — positive104, 105; mothers who are receiving diagnostic or therapeutic radioactive isotopes or have had exposure to radioactive materials (for as long as there is radioactivity in the milk) 106 — 108; mothers who are receiving antimetabolites or chemotherapeutic agents or a small number of other medications until they clear the milk109, 110; mothers who are using drugs of abuse («street drugs»); and mothers who have herpes simplex lesions on a breast (infant may feed from other breast if clear of lesions).

It seemed as if Naomi was not suffering from classic galactosemia because she appeared to be healthy and thriving.