What is dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase deficiency?

Dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase deficiency is a genetic condition in which the body cannot break down or metabolize certain nucleotides (thymine and uracil). The symptoms vary but may include neurological problems, seizures, increased muscle tone (hypertonia), and microcephaly.

How do members experience dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase deficiency?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase deficiency*

*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 dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase deficiency*

Who has dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase deficiency on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

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

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 0
Female 3