Fast Facts: Long-Chain Fatty Acid Oxidation Disorders for Patients (eBook)

B.K. Burton, A. Daly (Autoren)

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2021
24 Seiten
S. Karger AG (Verlag)
978-3-318-06957-0 (ISBN)

Infos

Long-chain fatty acid oxidation disorders (LC-FAODs) are rare, inherited conditions. With an LC-FAOD, the body has trouble breaking down fat for energy, which can lead to symptoms such as low blood sugars, muscle pain/weakness, and heart problems. LC-FAODs are diagnosed by newborn screening or symptoms later in life. Management includes a specialized nutrition plan, and prevention of fasting, especially during illness. A person with an LC-FAOD can live a full, active and healthy life with lifestyle changes and close coordination with, and support from, an expert healthcare team. Table of Contents: • Fats and fatty acids • Fatty acids for energy • Long-chain fatty acid oxidation disorders • Diagnosis • Genetic testing • Living with an LC-FAOD • Monitoring • What can I do to help my child? • Genetic counseling • How many people are affected? • Who’s who?

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 21.5.2021
• Verlagsort: Basel
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Innere Medizin
• ISBN-10: 3-318-06957-4 / 3318069574
• ISBN-13: 978-3-318-06957-0 / 9783318069570