This table lists symptoms that people with this disease may have. For most diseases, symptoms will vary from person to person. People with the same disease may not have all the symptoms listed. This information comes from a database called the Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO) . The HPO collects information on symptoms that have been described in medical resources. The HPO is updated regularly. Use the HPO ID to access more in-depth information about a symptom.
Medical Terms | Other Names | Learn More: HPO ID |
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80%-99% of people have these symptoms | ||
Cognitive impairment |
Abnormality of cognition
Cognitive abnormality
Cognitive defects
Cognitive deficits
Intellectual impairment
Mental impairment
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|
0100543 |
Failure to thrive in infancy |
Faltering weight in infancy
Weight faltering in infancy
[ more ]
|
0001531 |
Feeding difficulties in infancy | 0008872 | |
Global |
0001263 | |
Hepatic failure |
Liver failure
|
0001399 |
Mental deficiency
Mental retardation
Mental retardation, nonspecific
Mental-retardation
[ more ]
|
0001249 | |
Yellow skin
Yellowing of the skin
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|
0000952 | |
Lethargy | 0001254 | |
Nausea and vomiting | 0002017 | |
0000939 | ||
30%-79% of people have these symptoms | ||
Abnormality of coagulation | 0001928 | |
Abnormality of the voice |
Voice abnormality
|
0001608 |
Ascites |
Accumulation of fluid in the abdomen
|
0001541 |
Clouding of the lens of the eye
Cloudy lens
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|
0000518 | |
Growth delay |
Delayed growth
Growth deficiency
Growth failure
Growth retardation
Poor growth
Retarded growth
[ more ]
|
0001510 |
Hepatomegaly |
Enlarged liver
|
0002240 |
Muscular |
Low or weak muscle tone
|
0001252 |
Pedal edema |
Fluid accumulation in lower limbs
Lower leg swelling
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|
0010741 |
Sepsis |
Infection in blood stream
|
0100806 |
Tremor | 0001337 | |
5%-29% of people have these symptoms | ||
0001251 | ||
Difficulty articulating speech
|
0001260 | |
0001878 | ||
Low blood sugar
|
0001943 | |
Hypogonadotropic |
0000044 | |
Abnormally small skull
Decreased circumference of cranium
Decreased size of skull
Reduced head circumference
Small head circumference
[ more ]
|
0000252 | |
Renal insufficiency |
Renal failure
Renal failure in adulthood
[ more ]
|
0000083 |
0001250 | ||
Speech apraxia | 0011098 | |
Visual impairment |
Impaired vision
Loss of eyesight
Poor vision
[ more ]
|
0000505 |
Making a diagnosis for a genetic or rare disease can often be challenging. Healthcare professionals typically look at a person’s medical history, symptoms, physical exam, and laboratory test results in order to make a diagnosis. The following resources provide information relating to diagnosis and testing for this condition. If you have questions about getting a diagnosis, you should contact a healthcare professional.
If you need medical advice, you can look for doctors or other healthcare professionals who have experience with this disease. You may find these specialists through advocacy organizations, clinical trials, or articles published in medical journals. You may also want to contact a university or tertiary medical center in your area, because these centers tend to see more complex cases and have the latest technology and treatments.
If you can’t find a specialist in your local area, try contacting national or international specialists. They may be able to refer you to someone they know through conferences or research efforts. Some specialists may be willing to consult with you or your local doctors over the phone or by email if you can't travel to them for care.
You can find more tips in our guide, How to Find a Disease Specialist. We also encourage you to explore the rest of this page to find resources that can help you find specialists.
Research helps us better understand diseases and can lead to advances in diagnosis and treatment. This section provides resources to help you learn about medical research and ways to get involved.
Support and advocacy groups can help you connect with other patients and families, and they can provide valuable services. Many develop patient-centered information and are the driving force behind research for better treatments and possible cures. They can direct you to research, resources, and services. Many organizations also have experts who serve as medical advisors or provide lists of doctors/clinics. Visit the group’s website or contact them to learn about the services they offer. Inclusion on this list is not an endorsement by GARD.
Living with a genetic or rare disease can impact the daily lives of patients and families. These resources can help families navigate various aspects of living with a rare disease.
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