Symptoms of IVA

The symptoms of IVAaren't the same for everyone with the condition and some people may have more severe or frequent symptoms. Symptoms sometimes appear within the first few days or weeks after birth and may include: developing a distinctive odour of "sweaty feet" poor feeding or loss of appetite weight loss Babies with IVA may also have episodes known as a metabolic crisis. Symptoms of a metabolic crisis include: lack of energy vomiting irritability breathing difficulties Its important to get medical help immediately if your baby develops symptoms of a metabolic crisis. Once the condition is diagnosed, your doctor will explain how to recognise these signs. In some cases, a metabolic crisis may be triggered later in childhood by an infection or illness. The hospital should provide you with emergency treatment instructions to follow if your child is ill, which will help prevent these symptoms developing.