[header] How to care for a child with metabolic disorders [title] Contact a medical professional to run the appropriate tests and to arrive at an official diagnosis. [step] If your child has not been officially diagnosed by a physician and you suspect she has a metabolic disorder, you should contact a doctor immediately. The physician will run blood work and other tests in order to gather important data needed for a diagnosis.
[header] How to care for a child with metabolic disorders [title] Contact a medical professional to run the appropriate tests and to arrive at an official diagnosis. [step] If your child has not been officially diagnosed by a physician and you suspect she has a metabolic disorder, you should contact a doctor immediately. The physician will run blood work and other tests in order to gather important data needed for a diagnosis.
[title] Use imaging to determine your child's metabolic disorder. [step] Imaging to determine metabolic disorders includes : [substeps] Skin scans. Your physician might even refer you to a specialist or others who might be important members of your medical support team. [substeps] Be prepared for a wide array of tests, including blood work. She may order a neurological exam, check for hemoglobin levels, and bone marrow tests. She may also suggest that her child see a neurological specialist if her metabolic disorder is not already diagnosed. [substeps] However, most primary care doctors will expect the symptoms to go away on their own. It's never a good idea to spread this disease to a child that is diagnosed alone.