| Maple Syrup Urine Disease Contributor(s): Green MD, Michael (Editor), Ananda Ma, A. N. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1468001434 ISBN-13: 9781468001433 Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform OUR PRICE: $20.85 Product Type: Paperback Published: November 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Health & Fitness | Diseases - Genetic |
| Physical Information: 0.22" H x 5.98" W x 9.02" (0.34 lbs) 108 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Maple Syrup Urine Disease (MSUD), also called branched-chain ketoaciduria, is rare, genetic disorder which is characterized by a deficiency of enzymes required to metabolize certain amino acids. These amino acids and their many metabolites abnormally accumulate in the cells and fluids of the body, causing symptoms including lethargy, irritability, convulsions, poor appetite and a maple syrup odor within the earwax, sweat and urine of affected people. If left untreated, seizures, coma and brain damage may occur. MSUD can be successfully managed by way of a specialized diet program. |