What is 3-Methylglutaconic Aciduria?

3-Methylglutaconic Aciduria refers to a group of five rare, different conditions that affect the body's mitochondria. Causes, symptoms, and treatment of the five different types of 3MGA vary, but all types of 3MGA can result in a build-up of harmful amounts of organic acids and toxins in the body.

How do members experience 3-Methylglutaconic Aciduria?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with 3-Methylglutaconic Aciduria*

*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 3-Methylglutaconic Aciduria*

Who has 3-Methylglutaconic Aciduria on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 1
20s 1
30s 0
40s 2
50s 0
60s 0
70+ 0

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 1
Female 3