Phenylketonuria:identify characteristics of incontinence when diagnosing Phenylketonuria,history of incontinence,stool pattern, evidence of constipation, factors related to defection episodes, diet history, associated pain, current medication, associated urinary symptoms, family history of constipation and emotional stress.
Phenylketonuria Phenylketonuria (PKU) is an autosomal recessive disorder caused by mutation of PAH gene (Braun & Anderson, 2017). PKU irises when there is a deficiency phenylalanine hydroxylase (PAH) enzyme which impairs the body’s ability to metabolize phenylalanine, an essential amino acid. Deficiency of PAH leads to marked accumulation of phenylalanine in the body fluids and … Read more