Orpha Number: 100986
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 80%-99% of people have these symptoms | ||
| Babinski sign | 0003487 | |
| Impaired vibratory sensation |
Decreased vibration sense
Decreased vibratory sense
Diminished vibratory sense
Impaired vibratory sense
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|
0002495 |
| Lower limb muscle weakness |
Lower extremity weakness
Lower limb weakness
Muscle weakness in lower limbs
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|
0007340 |
| Spastic paraplegia | 0001258 | |
| 30%-79% of people have these symptoms | ||
| Abnormal cerebellum morphology |
Abnormality of the cerebellum
Cerebellar abnormalities
Cerebellar abnormality
Cerebellar anomaly
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|
0001317 |
| Abnormality of the cerebral white matter | 0002500 | |
| Abnormality of the urinary system |
Urinary tract abnormalities
Urinary tract abnormality
Urinary tract anomalies
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|
0000079 |
| Ankle clonus |
Abnormal rhythmic movements of ankle
|
0011448 |
| Lower limb amyotrophy | 0007210 | |
| Pes cavus |
High-arched foot
|
0001761 |
| 5%-29% of people have these symptoms | ||
| Atrophy of the spinal cord |
Degeneration of the spinal cord
|
0006827 |
|
Clouding of the lens of the eye
Cloudy lens
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|
0000518 | |
| Cognitive impairment |
Abnormality of cognition
Cognitive abnormality
Cognitive defects
Cognitive deficits
Intellectual impairment
Mental impairment
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|
0100543 |
| Limb |
0002070 | |
| Limb dysmetria | 0002406 | |
|
Involuntary, rapid, rhythmic eye movements
|
0000639 | |
| Sensorineural hearing impairment | 0000407 | |
| Truncal ataxia |
Instability or lack of coordination of central trunk muscles
|
0002078 |
| 1%-4% of people have these symptoms | ||
|
Difficulty articulating speech
|
0001260 | |
|
Poor swallowing
Swallowing difficulties
Swallowing difficulty
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|
0002015 | |
| Hyperintensity of cerebral white matter on |
0030890 | |
| Polyneuropathy |
Peripheral nerve disease
|
0001271 |
| 0002650 | ||
| Upper limb amyotrophy | 0009129 | |
| Upper limb muscle weakness |
Decreased arm strength
Weak arm
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|
0003484 |
| Upper limb |
Uncontrollable movement in upper arms
|
0006986 |
| Percent of people who have these symptoms is not available through HPO | ||
| 0000007 | ||
| Hyperreflexia |
Increased reflexes
|
0001347 |
| Impaired distal proprioception | 0006858 | |
| Impaired vibration sensation in the lower limbs |
Decreased lower limb vibratory sense
Decreased vibratory sense in lower limbs
Decreased vibratory sense in the lower extremities
Decreased vibratory sense in the lower limbs
Diminished vibratory sensation in the legs
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|
0002166 |
| Lower limb spasticity | 0002061 | |
| Optic atrophy | 0000648 | |
| Paraplegia |
Leg paralysis
|
0010550 |
| Progressive |
Worsens with time
|
0003676 |
| Spastic gait |
Spastic walk
|
0002064 |
| Urinary incontinence |
Loss of bladder control
|
0000020 |
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.
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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