Galactosaemia - Medtick
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Galactosaemia

What is it?

A rare inherited disorder when sugar galactose isn’t broken down in body and there is too much galactose in the blood.

Diagnosis test

  • Diagnosis is made usually within the first weeks of life in follow-up to new born screening, which is a blood test from a heel prick offered to all new born.

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Symptoms

Complications /Information to beware of/General tips:

Do not wait, phone for an ambulance if have or one develops:

This condition can lead to:

This condition may show similar symptoms to:

Please talk to your healthcare professional (i.e. Medical Doctor/Pharmacist) for further advice

Detailed Information

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