Paediatric Metabolic Treatment in Madurai & Dindigul
Our Paediatric Metabolic Specialist at Rio Hospital in Madurai and Dindigul specializes in the diagnosis and management of inborn errors of metabolism (IEMs)—rare but serious genetic disorders that affect how a child's body converts food into energy or essential nutrients. These metabolic conditions often go undetected without expert evaluation and can impact a child’s growth, development, and organ function.
Conditions We Treat:
Inborn Errors of Metabolism (IEMs)
- Phenylketonuria (PKU)
- Maple Syrup Urine Disease (MSUD)
- Galactosemia
- Urea cycle disorders
- Organic acidemias
- Fatty acid oxidation defects
- Lysosomal storage disorders (e.g., Gaucher disease, Pompe disease)
Other Metabolic & Nutritional Disorders
- Neonatal hypoglycemia
- Failure to thrive due to metabolic issues
- Metabolic acidosis or alkalosis
- Unexplained seizures or developmental delay with suspected metabolic origin