Metabolism means how the body absorbs energy from food and uses it to do many different things including breathe, move, think, and grow. When a baby, child, or adult has a metabolic disorder, some of the chemicals in their body used for metabolism are either missing, or not working correctly.
If you are a parent of a newborn baby that recently tested positive for a metabolic disorder, you probably have a lot of questions. The following guides explain what each metabolic disorder is, why a baby has it, the symptoms and effects, and the treatment:
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