What is glutaric acidemia type I?
Glutaric acidemia type I is condition characterized as the body's inability to break down proteins and fats to produce energy due to an enzyme deficiency. Incomplete processed proteins and fats can build up in the body and cause the blood and tissues to become too acidic (metabolic acidosis).
How do members experience glutaric acidemia type I?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with glutaric acidemia type I*
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Anxious mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Pain
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Stress
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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 glutaric acidemia type I*
Who has glutaric acidemia type I on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 3 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 2 | |
| 40s | 3 | |
| 50s | 1 | |
| 60s | 2 | |
| 70+ | 1 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 7 | |
| Female | 7 |