Orpha Number: 1168
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 | ||
0001251 | ||
Gait disturbance |
Abnormal gait
Abnormal walk
Impaired gait
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|
0001288 |
Medial flaring of the eyebrow | 0010747 | |
0009830 | ||
5%-29% of people have these symptoms | ||
Mental deterioration |
Cognitive decline
Cognitive decline, progressive
Intellectual deterioration
Progressive cognitive decline
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|
0001268 |
1%-4% of people have these symptoms | ||
Choreoathetosis | 0001266 | |
Percent of people who have these symptoms is not available through HPO | ||
Adult onset |
Symptoms begin in adulthood
|
0003581 |
Areflexia |
Absent tendon reflexes
|
0001284 |
0000007 | ||
Axonal degeneration | 0040078 | |
Cerebellar atrophy |
Degeneration of cerebellum
|
0001272 |
Cognitive impairment |
Abnormality of cognition
Cognitive abnormality
Cognitive defects
Cognitive deficits
Intellectual impairment
Mental impairment
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|
0100543 |
Decreased number of large peripheral myelinated nerve fibers | 0003387 | |
Dementia, progressive
Progressive dementia
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|
0000726 | |
Distal amyotrophy |
Distal muscle wasting
|
0003693 |
Distal sensory impairment |
Decreased sensation in extremities
|
0002936 |
Difficulty articulating speech
|
0001260 | |
0001332 | ||
Gait ataxia |
Inability to coordinate movements when walking
|
0002066 |
Gaze-evoked |
0000640 | |
Hypercholesterolemia |
Elevated serum cholesterol
Elevated total cholesterol
Increased total cholesterol
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|
0003124 |
Hypoalbuminemia |
Low blood albumin
|
0003073 |
Hypometric saccades | 0000571 | |
Hyporeflexia |
Decreased reflex response
Decreased reflexes
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|
0001265 |
Juvenile onset |
Signs and symptoms begin before 15 years of age
|
0003621 |
Limb ataxia | 0002070 | |
Muscle weakness |
Muscular weakness
|
0001324 |
Oculomotor apraxia | 0000657 | |
Peripheral axonal degeneration | 0000764 | |
Pes cavus |
High-arched foot
|
0001761 |
Progressive external ophthalmoplegia | 0000590 | |
0002650 | ||
Tremor | 0001337 | |
Truncal ataxia |
Instability or lack of coordination of central trunk muscles
|
0002078 |
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.
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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.
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.
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