Phenylketonuria Symptoms

Do you have any symptoms of Phenylketonuria? Do you even know what they are? Learn more about each symptom of this condition below and what to do if you think you may have Phenylketonuria.

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Symptoms of Phenylketonuria


If detected and treated early, PKU symptoms may never appear. If untreated, one or more of the following symptoms of PKU may appear by the first birthday:

  • Intellectual Disability
  • Seizures
  • Hyperactivity and behavioral problems
  • Small head size
  • Vomiting
  • Eczema or seborrhea rash
  • Musty odor
  • Light coloring
  • Progressive development delay
  • Self-mutilation


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