Volume : VI, Issue : VI, June - 2016

Nutritional concerns among Patients with Inborn Metabolic Disorders in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Dr Fozia Khan

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 Background: Metabolic disorders are inborn errors of metabolism caused by mutant genes that result in the abnormal production of enzymes, which if not diagnosed and treated immediately can lead to mental and developmental abnormalities. Many symptoms of the metabolic disorders can be controlled by dietary intervention.Objective: This study aims to determine difficulties faced by metabolic disorders patients in regards to the nutritional resources available within Riyadh. Methods: The study design was cross–sectional, and the subject size was dependent on the number of patients visited the clinic, June to September of 2014. The participants included those diagnosed with inborn metabolic disorders at two different hospitals in the Riyadh. A questionnaire was used to evaluate the Participants awareness and problems faced regarding proper nutritional resources. Results: Participants were aware of the nutritional management of their diseases, but nutritional resources that they needed to help maintain a normal state is difficult to obtain. Conclusion: The lack of dietary choices and difficulty in getting proper diet could adversely affect the disease progress and can increase the risk of morbidity and mortality.

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Article: Download PDF   DOI : 10.36106/ijar  

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Dr Fozia Khan Nutritional concerns among Patients with Inborn Metabolic Disorders in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Indian Journal of Applied Research, Vol.6, Issue : 6 JUNE 2016

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