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
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See full list of 25 symptoms of Methylmalonic aciduria - homocystinuria

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
• more complications...»

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• Failure to diagnose Methylmalonic aciduria - homocystinuria
• Hidden causes of Methylmalonic aciduria - homocystinuria (possibly wrongly diagnosed)
• Undiagnosed: Methylmalonic aciduria - homocystinuria

Causes of Methylmalonic aciduria - homocystinuria

• The condition is caused by a genetic defect
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More information about causes of Methylmalonic aciduria - homocystinuria:

• Underlying causes of Methylmalonic aciduria - homocystinuria

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
• more treatments...»

See full list of 7 treatments for Methylmalonic aciduria - homocystinuria

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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