Aminoacidopathies
Overview
Any of a group of in born errors of metabolism which results in the build up in the body of one or more amino acids in the blood and/or urine. The range and severity of symptoms is hugely variable.
Symptoms
- Increased level of amino acid in blood
- Increased level of amino acid in urine
- Bleeding problems
- Clotting problems
- Impaired mental function
- Developmental problems
- Mental retardation
- Neurological symptoms
- Impaired organ function
- Enlarged organs
- Organ failure
Causes
- Learning disabilities (205 causes)
- Premature Breast Development (9 causes)
- Learning disability (366 causes)
- Writing symptoms (15 causes)
- School problems (227 causes)
- Language problems (47 causes)
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