What is propionic acidemia?

Propionic acidemia is characterized as an inherited condition in which the body is produces an ineffective form of the enzyme propionyl-coenzyme A (CoA) carboxylase which results in the accumulation of propionic acid. As a result, the body is unable to process specific fats and proteins.

How do members experience propionic acidemia?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with propionic acidemia*

*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 propionic acidemia*

Who has propionic acidemia on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

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

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 1
Female 3