Question 1

for those metabolic drs. out there, what would be your standard protocol for glutaric aciduria type 1? meds? formula type? vaccination schedule? etc.

Accepted Answer

Special diet, etc...: For metabolic disorders, the genetics specialists at a children's hospital is the best source of help. The site http://www.Newbornscreening.Info/parents/organicaciddisorders/ga1.Html#4 has good info on glutaric aciduria treatment. One goal is to avoid infections, which would make a baby not eat and get internal stress (metabolic crisis occurs, leading to more brain damage). So, vaccines are good.

Question 2

my 3 years son has ethyle malonic aciduria l need any information about this diseas and the medicines should take for it?

Accepted Answer

Rare condition: Ee is a very rare genetic condition that can cause encephalopathy, seizures, developmental delay and possibly respiratory. Distress. Find a geneticist who is affiliated with a teaching hospital for help. Your best source of information would be ni h inwashington dc.

Question 3

which is rate metabolic disorder 4 hydroxy butyric aciduria?

Accepted Answer

Probable ketosis: Beta hydroxybutyric acid is a compound formed during starvation, or diabetic ketoacidosis as the result of fat breakdown for energy in the absence of carbohydrates

the question here is unclear, perhaps re submit?

Question 4

my 16 months son has ethyl malonic aciduria, which kind of fats that harm his health (saturated or monoun saturated fat) ?

Accepted Answer

His doctor can help: With a young child who has a metabolic disorder, the clinical genetics doctor and the pediatrician can help with advice on dietary restrictions. The cause of ethylmalonic aciduria may be a mutation that causes abnormal handling of certain Amino Acids (which come from digesting dietary protein), which means the type of fats in the diet shouldn't matter much.

Question 5

what causes one hand to become paler than the other while typing?

Accepted Answer

Carpal tunnel: Likely carpal tunnel syndrome.  The nerve (usually median) gets compressed causing pin/needles sensation.  The artery also runs through the same canal so it may get compressed cutting off a little blood supply resulting in slight pallor compared to the other hand. Take frequent breaks and stretch your hands and wrists.

Question 6

hello,i have a problem with my right arm(for one year now).it feels like it gets really easy tired/stiff when typing or playing the piano.what is it?

Accepted Answer

Vascular or neurolog:  This could be These can cause lack of function vascular lack of blood supply neurological  loss of function, skeletal causes discombobulation of the  muscular skeletal system  It also could be a tendon or other of the shoulder problem. You need to get an evaluation

Question 7

i often switch letters in a word, like doen for done, but only when typing.  i thought one hand must type faster than the other.  i am concerned it is getting worse recently as has my balance, when i am not standing flat on both feet.  what is this?

Accepted Answer

Start with GP: Neurologic problems often manifest in persons over 65. Start with your GP for a complete neurological exam. If there are any deficiencies or anomalies, your GP will refer you to a neurologist for further workup.

Question 8

what are indications of hla typing?

Accepted Answer

Immunology: Usually hla typing is performed to look for immune compatibility (or lack thereof). Examples include transplant, platelet transfusion, and certain autoimmune diseases.

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: hla typing?

Accepted Answer

HLA typing: Describes the determination of proteins on the cell surface which the immune system utilizes to assign self and not self.  There are multiple genes which encode these proteins on chromosome 6.

Question 10

what is the best position for your wrists while typing?

Accepted Answer

Neutral position.: Frequent typing might increase the risk to suffer from various pain symptoms in the wrists and fingers since you put stress on nerves passing between the lower arm and hand.
The best position to minimize pain is to support the base of the hand on a soft pad and have the wrists bent slightly upwards.
Frequent rests are important.

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Glutaric aciduria type 1

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For those metabolic drs. out there, what would be your standard protocol for glutaric aciduria type 1? meds? formula type? vaccination schedule? etc.

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My 3 years son has ethyle malonic aciduria l need any information about this diseas and the medicines should take for it?

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Which is rate metabolic disorder 4 hydroxy butyric aciduria?

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My 16 months son has ethyl malonic aciduria, which kind of fats that harm his health (saturated or monoun saturated fat) ?

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What causes one hand to become paler than the other while typing?

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Hello,i have a problem with my right arm(for one year now).it feels like it gets really easy tired/stiff when typing or playing the piano.what is it?

A member asked:

I often switch letters in a word, like doen for done, but only when typing. i thought one hand must type faster than the other. i am concerned it is getting worse recently as has my balance, when i am not standing flat on both feet. what is this?

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What are indications of hla typing?

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What is the definition or description of: hla typing?

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What is the best position for your wrists while typing?

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