What is galactosemia?

Galactosemia is a disorder that affects how the body processes a simple sugar called galactose. There are several types of galactosemia each caused by mutations in a particular gene. Type I is the most common and most severe form. The condition is inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern.

How do members experience galactosemia?

*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.