What is Mucopolysaccharidosis?

Mucopolysaccharidosis are a group of metabolic disorders caused by the absence or malfunctioning of enzymes required to break down sugar chains into simpler molecules resulting in progressive cellular damage affecting organs, physical abilities and mental development.

How do members experience Mucopolysaccharidosis?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Mucopolysaccharidosis*

*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 Mucopolysaccharidosis*

Who has Mucopolysaccharidosis on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

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

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 2
Female 5