What is Tay-Sachs disease?

Tay-Sachs disease is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder caused by a genetic defect in a single gene with one defective copy of that gene inherited from each parent. The disease occurs when harmful quantities of gangliosides accumulate in the nerve cells of the brain.

How do members experience Tay-Sachs disease?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Tay-Sachs disease*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for Tay-Sachs disease*

Who has Tay-Sachs disease on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 1
20s 3
30s 2
40s 1
50s 1
60s 0
70+ 0

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 2
Female 4