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ACAD8 deficiency

ACAD8 deficiency: Introduction

ACAD8 deficiency: An extremely rare metabolic disorder where the body is unable to metabolize certain proteins properly. More specifically, an insufficient level of the enzyme (isobutyryl-coenzyme A dehydrogenase) needed to metabolize the amino acid valine. The onset and severity of symptoms is variable. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of ACAD8 deficiency is available below.

Symptoms of ACAD8 deficiency

• Poor feeding
• Poor growth
• Failure to thrive
• Reduced muscle tone
• Mild developmental delay
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Treatments for ACAD8 deficiency

• Oral L-carnitine supplementation
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Wrongly Diagnosed with ACAD8 deficiency?

• Misdiagnosis of ACAD8 deficiency
• Failure to diagnose ACAD8 deficiency
• Hidden causes of ACAD8 deficiency (possibly wrongly diagnosed)
• Undiagnosed: ACAD8 deficiency

ACAD8 deficiency: Complications

Review possible medical complications related to ACAD8 deficiency:

• Frequent vomiting
• Dehydration due to vomiting
• Worsening of symptoms during fasting
• Worsening of symptoms due to infection
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Causes of ACAD8 deficiency

• The condition is a genetic anomaly inherited in an autosomal recessive manner
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More information about causes of ACAD8 deficiency:

• Underlying causes of ACAD8 deficiency

Misdiagnosis and ACAD8 deficiency

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Prognosis for ACAD8 deficiency

Prognosis for ACAD8 deficiency: Early diagnosis and treatment can significantly improve the prognosis.

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ACAD8 deficiency: Broader Related Topics

• Genetic conditions
• Metabolic conditions
• Congenital conditions - metabolic disorders
• Congenital conditions
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Types of ACAD8 deficiency

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