What is medium-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency?

Medium chain acyl CoA dehydrogenase deficiency is a genetic is a condition that prevents the body from converting certain fats to energy, particularly during periods without food. Typically symptoms first appear during infancy or early childhood but in rare cases can appear later in life.

How do members experience medium-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with medium-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency*

*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 medium-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency*

Who has medium-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 5
20s 1
30s 1
40s 1
50s 1
60s 3
70+ 0

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 2
Female 8