What is argininosuccinic aciduria?
Argininosuccinic aciduria is a condition characterized as a deficiency of the enzyme argininosuccinate lyase. This enzyme helps to breakdown and remove nitrogen from the body, without it, ammonia accumulates in the blood. Some symptoms include decreased energy, liver problems, and brittle hair.
How do members experience argininosuccinic aciduria?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with argininosuccinic 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 argininosuccinic aciduria*
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Who has argininosuccinic aciduria on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 0 | |
| 40s | 1 | |
| 50s | 1 | |
| 60s | 1 | |
| 70+ | 0 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 1 | |
| Female | 3 |
Talk to people with argininosuccinic aciduria
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