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Type I Glycogen Storage Disease

Type I Glycogen Storage Disease: Introduction

Type I Glycogen Storage Disease: A condition which is characterized by a disease affecting glycogen storage. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Type I Glycogen Storage Disease is available below.

Symptoms of Type I Glycogen Storage Disease

• Low blood sugar
• Puffy cheeks
• Thin chest
• Intolerance to fasting
• Stunted growth if untreated
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Treatments for Type I Glycogen Storage Disease

• Treatment involves regular intake of glucose or a carbohydrate such as cornstarch in order to prevent low blood sugar levels. Regular night fees (every three to four hours) are also needed to prevent a drop in blood sugar levels during the night. Foods containing galactose or fructose should be minimized or avoided. Allopurinol may be needed to reduce chronically high uric acid levels to prevent kidney or joint problems
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Home Diagnostic Testing

Home medical testing related to Type I Glycogen Storage Disease:

• Liver Health & Hepatitis: Home Testing
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Wrongly Diagnosed with Type I Glycogen Storage Disease?

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Type I Glycogen Storage Disease: Related Patient Stories

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Type I Glycogen Storage Disease: Deaths

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Type I Glycogen Storage Disease: Complications

Review possible medical complications related to Type I Glycogen Storage Disease:

• Developmental delay if untreated
• Joint disease
• Short stature if untreated
• Joint problems if untreated
• High blood cholesterol
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Causes of Type I Glycogen Storage Disease

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Disease Topics Related To Type I Glycogen Storage Disease

Research the causes of these diseases that are similar to, or related to, Type I Glycogen Storage Disease:

• Von Gierke's disease
• Glycogen storage disease
• Hyperlipidemia
• Hypoglycaemia
• Lactic acidosis
• Hyperuricemia
• Hypertriglyceridemia
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Misdiagnosis and Type I Glycogen Storage Disease

Chronic liver disease often undiagnosed: One study reported that 50% of patients with a chronic liver disease remain undiagnosed by their primary physician. The reasons are multifactorial. Possible...read more »

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Type I Glycogen Storage Disease: Research Doctors & Specialists

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Evidence Based Medicine Research for Type I Glycogen Storage Disease

Medical research articles related to Type I Glycogen Storage Disease include:

• Glycogen-Storage Disease Type I (Treatment)
• Glucose-6-Phosphatase Deficiency (Diagnosis)
• Glycogen Storage Diseases Types I-VII (Overview)
• May 2007 Update
• Glycogen-Storage Disease Type I (Overview)
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Type I Glycogen Storage Disease: Broader Related Topics

• Genetic conditions
• Metabolic conditions
• Congenital conditions - metabolic disorders
• Congenital conditions
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