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What is the definition of Inborn Amino Acid Metabolism Disorder?
Inborn amino acid metabolism disorder is a term used to describe genetic conditions such as phenylketonuria (PKU), maple syrup disease, fructose intolerance, and galactosemia. In inborn amino acid metabolism disorders, the body does not break down amino acids properly, which are chemicals that help to form proteins. This inability to break down amino acids causes a build up of harmful substances in the body.
What are the symptoms of Inborn Amino Acid Metabolism Disorder?
Inborn amino acid metabolisms disorders cause a buildup of harmful substances in the body that, depending on the type of disorder, can cause symptoms such as seizures, brain damage, intellectual disabilities, behavioral disorders, nausea, vomiting, weakness, poor muscle tone, gas, bloating, diarrhea, abdominal pain, irritability, lethargy, poor infant feeding, lack of infant weight gain, and yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes.
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What are the current treatments for Inborn Amino Acid Metabolism Disorder?
Treatment for inborn amino acid metabolism disorders depends on the type. Treatments for inborn amino acid metabolism disorders can include special diets, medications, and supplements.
Who are the top Inborn Amino Acid Metabolism Disorder Local Doctors?
Leonard A. Lado
Advanced in Inborn Amino Acid Metabolism Disorder
Dr. Leonard A. Lado
Psychiatry | Neurology
Advanced in Inborn Amino Acid Metabolism Disorder
Dr. Leonard A. Lado
Psychiatry | Neurology

Lado Healing Institute

9410 Fountain Medical Court, Ste# 200, 
Bonita Springs, FL 
239-948-4325
Languages Spoken:
English, Hungarian, Spanish
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Leonard Lado is a Neurologist and a Psychiatrist in Bonita Springs, Florida. Dr. Lado is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inborn Amino Acid Metabolism Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Major Depression, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Dr. Lado is currently accepting new patients.

Elite in Inborn Amino Acid Metabolism Disorder
Martina Huemer
Elite in Inborn Amino Acid Metabolism Disorder
Martina Huemer

Landeskrankenhaus Bregenz

Bregenz, AT 

Martina Huemer practices in Bregenz, Austria. Ms. Huemer is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Inborn Amino Acid Metabolism Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Homocystinuria due to MTHFR Deficiency, Inborn Amino Acid Metabolism Disorder, Homocystinuria, and Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD).

 
 
 
 
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Rushad D. Shroff
Experienced in Inborn Amino Acid Metabolism Disorder
Dr. Rushad D. Shroff
Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
Experienced in Inborn Amino Acid Metabolism Disorder
Dr. Rushad D. Shroff
Geriatrics | Internal Medicine

Duke Primary Care Midtown

5920 Sandy Forks Rd, 
Raleigh, NC 
919-845-2125
Languages Spoken:
English, French, Gujarati , Hindi
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Rushad Shroff is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Shroff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Inborn Amino Acid Metabolism Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Shroff is currently accepting new patients.

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