What is abetalipoproteinemia?

Abetalipoproteinemia is characterized as a disorder in the metabolizing fat. This results in malabsorption of the proper nutrients and leads to progressive neurological and musculoskeletal issues.

How do members experience abetalipoproteinemia?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with abetalipoproteinemia*

*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 abetalipoproteinemia*

Who has abetalipoproteinemia on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

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

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 1
Female 0