Methylmalonic acidemia
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What is methylmalonic acidemia?
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
Treatments taken by people with methylmalonic acidemia
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Who has methylmalonic acidemia on PatientsLikeMe?
- 15 patients have this condition
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 12 say methylmalonic acidemia is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 3 | |
| 20s | 2 | |
| 30s | 3 | |
| 40s | 3 | |
| 50s | 1 | |
| 60s | 1 | |
| 70+ | 1 |
| Age at first symptom | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 years | 1 | |
| 20-29 years | 0 | |
| 30-39 years | 0 | |
| 40-49 years | 0 | |
| 50-59 years | 0 | |
| 60-69 years | 0 | |
| 70+ years | 0 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 4 | |
| Female | 9 |
| Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 2 | |
| Not Diagnosed | 1 |