E70: Disorders of aromatic amino-acid metabolism
E70.9: Disorder of aromatic amino-acid metabolism, unspecified
Amino acids perform many different functions in the body. The body needs amino acids to, for example, produce proteins. Some amino acids have to be consumed via food. Other amino acids can be produced in the body.
The symptoms can vary widely, depending on the amino acid concerned.
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