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Methylmalonic acidemia is an inherited disorder in which the body is unable to process certain proteins and fats (lipids) properly. The effects of methylmalonic acidemia, which usually appear in early infancy, vary from mild to life-threatening.
How do members experience methylmalonic acidemia?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with methylmalonic acidemia*
*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 methylmalonic acidemia*
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Methylmalonic acidemia is an inherited disorder in which the body is unable to process certain proteins and fats (lipids) properly. The effects of methylmalonic acidemia, which usually appear in early infancy, vary from mild to life-threatening.
Common symptoms reported by people with methylmalonic acidemia
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.
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Treatments taken by people for methylmalonic acidemia
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Compare treatments taken by people with methylmalonic acidemia
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Got a question about living with methylmalonic acidemia? Members in the forum might have the answers.
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