What is Sandhoff disease?
Sandhoff disease is a lipid storage disorder. It is caused by a deficiency of the enzyme beta-hexosaminidase; this results in accumulation of certain fats (lipids) in the brain and other organs of the body. This leads to a progressive destruction of the central nervous system.
How do members experience Sandhoff disease?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Sandhoff disease*
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Top treatments taken by people for Sandhoff disease*
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Who has Sandhoff disease on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 0 | |
| 40s | 0 | |
| 50s | 0 | |
| 60s | 2 | |
| 70+ | 0 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 1 | |
| Female | 1 |
Talk to people with Sandhoff disease
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