What is MCT8-specific thyroid hormone cell transporter deficiency?
MCT8-specific Thyroid Hormone Cell Transporter (THCT) Deficiency is condition caused by a mutation in the monocarboxylate transporter 8 gene. Common findings in these children include: developmental delay, low muscle tone, generalized weakness, and joint contractures.
How do members experience MCT8-specific thyroid hormone cell transporter deficiency?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with MCT8-specific thyroid hormone cell transporter deficiency*
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Anxious mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
*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 MCT8-specific thyroid hormone cell transporter deficiency*
Who has MCT8-specific thyroid hormone cell transporter deficiency on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 0 | |
| 40s | 1 | |
| 50s | 1 | |
| 60s | 0 | |
| 70+ | 1 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 1 | |
| Female | 3 |