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Also known as: GALT deficiency.
A rare genetic metabolic disorder that affects an individual's ability to metabolize the sugar galactose properly. Galactose is a sugar that’s present in milk and dairy products. The body converts it into glucose in order to use it. When the body is not able to break down and use galactose, this condition is known as galactosemia.
In individuals with galactosemia, the enzymes needed for further metabolism of galactose (Galactose-1-phosphate uridyltransferase) are severely diminished or missing entirely, leading to toxic levels of galactose 1-phosphate in various tissues as in the case of classic galactosemia.
The treatment for galactosemia is the avoidance of all milk and dairy products (eliminating lactose and galactose from the diet). Infants with the condition can be fed soy formula or other lactose-free formulas. Calcium supplementation is also often needed.
Reviewed by: Parul B Jayakar, MD
This page was last updated on: May 22, 2023 11:09 AM
Our clinical geneticists and genetic counselors at Nicklaus Children's Hospital evaluate children with developmental delays, unusual facial features, metabolic disorders, seizures, craniofacial anomalies and failure to thrive.
The kidneys are responsible for filtering the water and waste material of the body by the bloodstream and transforming it into urine to be emptied from the bladder. Renal failure results when damage to the kidneys impairs this function.
Lactose is a sugar found in milk and milk products. An enzyme called lactase is needed to digest and absorb it.