Galactoesema is a rare disorder where the body cannot break down a certain enzyme called GATL. It is where the bodys lack of ability to break down a sugar called galactose. This disorder is a single gene disorder and it is also affected on chromosome 9 in the galt gene. The symptoms of this disorder is very severe. It includes kidney failure, enlarged livier, cataracts, poor growth, and mental retardnation. Galactoesema is inherited but in a milder form. A different gene that is in galactose metabolism is mutated to the next child. Babies get tested for this disorder at birth by getting a blood sample on there heal. 1 of 55,000 babies are affected with galactoesema. If there is a history of galactoesema in the family, then when a women is pregnat, the doctor can do tests to test whether the future baby will have the disorder. There is no actual treatment expect to eat a restricted diet and avoid any dairy products. This disorder doesn't affect one gender or ethnicity.
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