Polyglucosan body disease, adult

Polyglucosan body disease, adult: Introduction

Polyglucosan body disease, adult: A rare progressive metabolic disorder that starts during adulthood and is characterized by loss of sensation, muscle weakness and wasting, reduced bladder control and dementia. The condition is caused by a metabolic disorder where a deficiency of a particular branching enzyme results in a buildup of certain compounds (polyglucosan bodies) in various parts of the body but especially in the nerves. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Polyglucosan body disease, adult is available below.

Symptoms of Polyglucosan body disease, adult

• Sphincter problems
• Neurogenic bladder
• Dementia
• Muscle weakness in legs
• Muscle wasting in legs
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Causes of Polyglucosan body disease, adult

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Polyglucosan body disease, adult: Undiagnosed Conditions

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Misdiagnosis and Polyglucosan body disease, adult

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Polyglucosan body disease, adult: Research Doctors & Specialists

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Polyglucosan body disease, adult: Broader Related Topics

• Adult health conditions
• Metabolic conditions
• Congenital conditions - metabolic disorders
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Types of Polyglucosan body disease, adult

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