Living with Inborn organic aciduria
A rare inherited condition in which the body can't properly process certain acids, so they build up.
Understanding Inborn organic aciduria
The body can't properly process these organic acids, so they build up and interfere with normal body functions. Parents pass this disease down to their children.
Signs & symptoms
GARD doesn't list specific symptoms for this condition yet.
Not everyone has every symptom. GARD's list comes from the Human Phenotype Ontology.
Diagnosis
- 1Talk with your doctor
Share the symptoms you've noticed, when they started and your family health history. Notes and photos can help.
- 2See a specialist
Specialists who may be involved include genetic specialists.
- 3Ask which tests can help
Your care team will decide which exams and tests can confirm the diagnosis.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- Genetic specialists (geneticists)
- Expert care
- Ask about multidisciplinary care centers for rare conditions
- Treatment
- GARD doesn't list specific treatments for this condition. Your care team will tailor care to your symptoms.
- Research
- Clinical trials and observational studies may be options. See the research section below.
General information, not medical advice. Your care team makes the decisions.
Everyday life
Living with a rare condition is easier with support.
- Connect with Organic Acidemia Association and other patient organizations
- Keep notes on symptoms, changes and questions for appointments
- Ask about patient registries that help research
- Look into financial aid and travel resources for care visits
Quick facts
Parents pass this disease down to their children. The body can't break down certain organic acids.
Also known as: inborn error of organic acid metabolic process; inborn organic acid metabolic process disorder; inherited organic acidemia; organic acidemia; organic aciduria; rare inborn error of organic acid metabolic process
Patient organizations
- Organic Acidemia AssociationInborn organic aciduria · United States
- flokInborn organic aciduria · United States
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