Lipoamide dehydrogenase deficiency

Overview

Lipoamide dehydrogenase deficiency: A very rare enzyme deficiency (dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase) which can cause lactic acidosis. The age of onset and symptoms are variable. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Lipoamide dehydrogenase deficiency is available below.

Symptoms

Reduced blood sugar level Progressive neurological deterioration Reduced muscle tone Small head Developmental delay

Causes

Muscle overuse Infections Flu Fluid loss Dehydration Electrolyte imbalance

Diagnosis

The phrase "signs of Lipoamide dehydrogenase deficiency" should, strictly speaking, refer only to those signs and symptoms of Lipoamide dehydrogenase deficiency that are not readily apparent to the patient. The word "symptoms of Lipoamide dehydrogenase deficiency" is the more general meaning; see symptoms of Lipoamide dehydrogenase deficiency. The signs and symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Lipoamide dehydrogenase deficiency. This medical information about signs and symptoms for Lipoamide dehydrogenase deficiency has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Lipoamide dehydrogenase deficiency signs or Lipoamide dehydrogenase deficiency symptoms