Ornithine Transcarbamylase Deficiency (OTC Deficiency)
Ornithine Transcarbamylase Deficiency is a legacy disorder that causes the accumulation of ammonia in the blood. Ammonia, which is formed when the proteins are broken down in the body, if the level becomes too much then it is poisonous. The nervous system is particularly susceptible to the effects of extra ammonia.
Ornithine Transcarbamylase Deficiency can be manifest at any age. The most serious form occurs in the first few days of life. This neonatal form of disorder usually affects men; It is very rare in women. With the neonatal-initial form of a lack of Ornithine Transcarbamylase Deficiency, an infant may be reluctant to eat or eat food (sluggish), and may have a poorly controlled respiratory rate or body temperature. Babies with this disorder can be described as “floppy” and can experience trips or coma. Complications due to the lack of Ornithine Transcarbamylase Deficiency may include delay in development and intellectual inefficiency. Progressive liver damage can also occur. Read More
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