What is the maple syrup urine disease

Maple syrup urine disease is an inherited disorder in which the body is unable to process certain protein building blocks (amino acids) properly. The condition gets its name from the distinctive sweet odor of affected infants’ urine. Beginn…

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Maple syrup urine disease (MSUD) is a metabolism disorder passed down through families in which the body cannot break down certain parts of proteins.

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Maple Syrup Urine Disease. Maple syrup urine disease (MSUD) is a metabolism disorder passed down through families in which the body cannot break down certain parts of proteins. Urine in persons with this condition smells like maple syrup…

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Is gene therapy an option for maple syrup urine disease?

Q: If yes, can you please give me a website of some sort to help me with my biology project. Thanks so much.

A: yeshttp://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/disorders/whatar

My daughter has one of the rarest diseases in the world, maple syrup urine disease?

Q: Now they say she may have Graves disease on top of it, could anyone tell me anything about it, thanks

A: You are right it’s a relatively rare disease. It’s genetic and is most often seen in Mennonites.Your daughter has an inability to process certain chemicals. Her urine would smell like carmelized sugar, thus the name of the disease. It is treatable.Graves disease is hyperthyroidism. Graves disease means that all the processes in your daughter’s body are speeded up. Her heart beats faster, her metabolism is faster, and so forth. Medication can easily eliminate the symptoms of the disease.When you have questions, you should ask your daughter’s doctor. Ask them to explain to you what’s going in terms that you can understand. If they are a good doctor, they should take the time to explain it to you to your satisfaction.You can also learn more about the diseases online.

Maple Syrup Urine Disease?

Q: Where can I find the mortality rate of infants with Maple Syrup Urine Disease? How many people die annually as a result of this disease?

A: Try http://www.in.gov/isdh/programs/nbs/MSUPInfo.htm for stats and info.