children s health issues
Tyrosinemia
Type III tyrosinemia
Type III tyrosinemia is very rare. Mild Intellectual Disability , seizures, and periodic loss of balance and coordination are the most common symptoms. Diagnosis of type III tyrosinemia is with a newborn blood screening test. Urine and blood tests may also be done if the screening is abnormal. Treatment of type III tyrosinemia is by restricting tyrosine and phenylalanine in the diet. 