What is the treatment for TFP deficiency?
Your baby’s primary doctor will work with a metabolic doctor and a dietician to care for your child. Certain treatments may be advised for some children but not others. When necessary, treatment is usually needed throughout life. The following are treatments that may be recommended for children with TFP deficiency: 1. Avoid going a long time without food Infants and young children with TFP deficiency need to eat frequently to prevent hypoglycemia or a metabolic crisis. Your metabolic doctor will tell you how often your child needs to be fed. In general, it is often suggested that infants be fed every four to six hours. Some babies need to eat even more frequently than this. It is important that infants be fed during the night. They may need to be woken up to eat if they do not wake up on their own. Your metabolic doctor and dietician will give you an appropriate feeding plan for your infant. Your doctor will also give you a ‘sick day’ plan tailored to your child’s needs for you to foll
