Living with Long chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency
A genetic condition in which the body has trouble using certain fats for energy, with signs that begin in infancy or childhood.
Understanding Long chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency
Signs and symptoms appear in infancy or childhood. They may be triggered by fasting, illness, or exercise.
Signs & symptoms
GARD doesn't list a separate symptom list. Its summary describes these signs:
- Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
- Muscle weakness
- Lethargy (low energy)
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
Your doctor may refer you to a specialist who knows rare conditions.
- 3Ask which tests can help
Your care team will decide which exams and tests can confirm the diagnosis.
- 4Connect with expert centers
United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation may keep lists of experts for this condition.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- A doctor familiar with rare conditions, plus specialists as needed
- Expert care
- Expert lists: United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation
- 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 United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation
- 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
It is caused by too little of the enzyme long-chain acyl-coenzyme A dehydrogenase. GARD does not name a gene or inheritance pattern.
Also known as: acyl-coa dehydrogenase, long-chain deficiency; inborn error of long-chain-acyl-coa dehydrogenase activity; inborn long-chain-acyl-coa dehydrogenase activity disorder; lcad; lcad - long chain acyl-coa dehydrogenase deficiency; lcad deficiency
Patient organizations
- United Mitochondrial Disease FoundationLong chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency · United States
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