What is Morquio syndrome?

Morquio syndrome is a metabolic disorders caused by the absence or malfunctioning of enzymes required to break down sugar chains into simpler molecules resulting in progressive cellular damage affecting organs, physical abilities and mental development.

How do members experience Morquio syndrome?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Morquio syndrome*

*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 Morquio syndrome*

Who has Morquio syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

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

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 0
Female 1