Dibasic aminoaciduria 2
Overview
Dibasic aminoaciduria 2: A rare condition where protein intolerance occurs as a result of a defect in the transport of dibasic amino acids through the intestines and kidneys. The amino acids (component of protein) can't be broken down properly and used by the body so it builds up and causes damage.
Symptoms
The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Dibasic aminoaciduria 2 includes the 21 symptoms listed below: * Feeding difficulties * Vomiting * Diarrhea * Lethargy * Convulsions * Hyperammonemic coma * Mental retardation * Enlarged liver * Enlarged spleen * Short stature * Osteoporosis * Lens opacities * Hyperelastic skin * Hyperextensible joints * Brittle hair * Elevated blood ammonia level * Increased blood glutamine * Low dibasic amino acid levels in blood * Increased blood alanine * Increased urinary dibasic amino acids * Fragile skeleton
Causes
* Brittle hair * Convulsions * Diarrhea * Elevated blood ammonia level * Enlarged liver * Enlarged spleen * Feeding difficulties * Hyperextensible joints * Lethargy * Mental retardation * Osteoporosis * Short stature * Vomiting
Diagnosis
The signs and symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Dibasic aminoaciduria 2. This medical information about signs and symptoms for Dibasic aminoaciduria 2 has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Dibasic aminoaciduria 2 signs or Dibasic aminoaciduria 2 symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Dibasic aminoaciduria 2 may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Dibasic aminoaciduria 2 symptoms.