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how common is adrenoleukodystrophy?

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Adrenoleukodystrophy: Adrenoleukodystrophy is passed down from parents to their children as an x-linked genetic trait. It therefore affects mostly males, although some women who are carriers can have milder forms of the disease. It affects approximately 1 in 20, 000 people from all races.
The condition results in the buildup of very-long-chain fatty acids in the nervous system, adrenal gland, and testes, which disrupts.

Question 2

what are the tests for adrenoleukodystrophy?

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Tests: Tests by a neurologist can include: vision screening, MRI of the brain, blood tests for (vlcfa) very long-chain fatty acids, genetic testing and skin biopsy.

Question 3

what are the symptoms of adrenoleukodystrophy?

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Depends on type: The symptoms depend on the type of adrenoluekodystrophy. This site is very educational:  http://www.Adrenoleukodystrophy.Net/.

Question 4

does anyone know about adrenoleukodystrophy diease?

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Complex illness: This is an x-linked recessive disease mostly in young males, but can be seen later in life, due to accumulation of long-chain fatty acids.  Causes loss of behavioural control, even hyperactivity, but can lose ability to walk, have adrenal and sexual failure.  Predominant damage to central nervous myelin (nerve insulation).  Hard to diagnose due to varied presentation.  No cure.  Lorenzo's oil?

Question 5

what percentage of the us population have adrenoleukodystrophy?

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1 in 20,000: From the ncbi: http://www.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/pubmedhealth/pmh0002165/ 
adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) affects approximately 1 in 20, 000 people in the usa. Given a total population of 311, 591, 917 (www.Google.Com/publicdata), this means approx. 15, 580 people have ALD or 0.005%.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: adrenoleukodystrophy?

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Adrenoleukodystrophy: Adrenoleukodystrophy  - genetic disorder in which myelin sheaths (insulation for neurons) in brain are damaged. 
See:  http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/adrenoleukodystrophy/basics/definition/CON-20028957

Question 7

i was wondering is adrenoleukodystrophy fatal?

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Unfortunately YES: It is unusual for these unfortunate children to live through adolescence.

Question 8

what is the treatment for adrenoleukodystrophy?

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Options: Possible treatment options include: stem cell transplant, physical therapy, anti-seizure medication & steroid medications.

Question 9

do you know if adrenoleukodystrophy is fatal?

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Adrenoleukodystrophy: is a group of related X-linked inherited disorders in 3 categories. In the childhood cerebral form with initial neurological signs &lt; age 10, progression varies, but can be rapid &amp; cause complete disability within a few years. Life expectancy depends on severity &amp; rate of progression + intensity of medical support. See http://ulf.org/adrenoleukodystrophy for information &amp; support for the family.

Question 10

can you tell me is adrenoleukodystrophy fatal?

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Adrenoleukodystrophy: is a group of related X-linked inherited disorders in 3 categories. In the childhood cerebral form with initial neurological signs &lt; age 10, progression varies, but can be rapid &amp; cause complete disability within a few years. Life expectancy depends on severity &amp; rate of progression + intensity of medical support. See http://ulf.org/adrenoleukodystrophy for information &amp; support for the family.

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