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Methylmalonic aciduria -- homocystinuria

Methylmalonic aciduria -- homocystinuria: Introduction

Methylmalonic aciduria -- homocystinuria: A rare group of disorders characterized by methylmalonic aciduria and homocystinuria resulting from abnormal metabolism of vitamin B12 by the liver. There are various subtypes of the condition with varying ages of onset and severity of symptoms. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Methylmalonic aciduria -- homocystinuria is available below.

Symptoms of Methylmalonic aciduria -- homocystinuria

• Neurological symptoms
• Hematological symptoms
• Gastrointestinal symptoms
• Poor feeding
• Reduced muscle tone
• more symptoms...»

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Treatments for Methylmalonic aciduria -- homocystinuria

• Low-protein diet - a specialized diet ill need to be devised by a dietician experienced in the condition.
• Medications - Vitamin B12, L-Carnitine, Betaine
• Avoid fasting
• Hospital care if metabolic acidosis develops
• Regular blood tests
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Methylmalonic aciduria -- homocystinuria: Complications

Review possible medical complications related to Methylmalonic aciduria -- homocystinuria:

• Coma
• Stroke
• Metabolic acidosis - due to fasting, stress, illness or excess protein in diet
• Death
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Causes of Methylmalonic aciduria -- homocystinuria

• The condition is caused by a genetic defect
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Methylmalonic aciduria -- homocystinuria: Undiagnosed Conditions

Commonly undiagnosed diseases in related medical categories:

• Urinary & Bladder Disorders -- serious medical disorders that may be undiagnosed:
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  • Overactive Bladder Syndrome -- Undiagnosed
  • Interstitial Cystitis -- Undiagnosed
  • Prostate Disorders -- Undiagnosed
  • more ...»
• more undiagnosed conditions...»

Misdiagnosis and Methylmalonic aciduria -- homocystinuria

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Methylmalonic aciduria -- homocystinuria: Research Doctors & Specialists

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Prognosis for Methylmalonic aciduria -- homocystinuria

Prognosis for Methylmalonic aciduria -- homocystinuria: Some patients improve with treatment whereas others die despite treatment. Some will have permanent mental retardation or other problems.

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Methylmalonic aciduria -- homocystinuria: Broader Related Topics

• Urinary system conditions
• Genetic conditions
• Metabolic conditions
• Congenital conditions - metabolic disorders
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Types of Methylmalonic aciduria -- homocystinuria

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Definitions of Methylmalonic aciduria -- homocystinuria:

Ophanet, a consortium of European partners, currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000. They list Methylmalonic aciduria -- homocystinuria as a "rare disease".
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