Dopamine beta hydroxylase deficiency

Overview

Dopamine beta-hydroxylase deficiency: A very rare disorder involving a deficiency of dopamine beta-hydroxylase which affects production of noradrenaline and adrenaline and results in symptoms such as low blood pressure on standing, droopy eyelids and stuffy nose.

Symptoms

The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Dopamine beta-hydroxylase deficiency includes the 13 symptoms listed below: * Heart blood vessel disease * Severe orthostatic hypotension * Norepinephrine deficiency at birth * Droopy eyelids * Stuffy nose * Delayed infant eye opening * Reduced muscle tone * Recurring low blood sugar * Noradrenaline deficiency * Adrenaline deficiency * Ejaculation problems * Infant hypothermia * Exercise intolerance

Causes

* Droopy eyelids * Exercise intolerance * Reduced muscle tone * Stuffy nose

Diagnosis

The signs and symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Dopamine beta-hydroxylase deficiency. This medical information about signs and symptoms for Dopamine beta-hydroxylase deficiency has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Dopamine beta-hydroxylase deficiency signs or Dopamine beta-hydroxylase deficiency symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Dopamine beta-hydroxylase deficiency 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 Dopamine beta-hydroxylase deficiency symptoms.