Adrenoleukodystrophy

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Science

 

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John B

 

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February 19, 2014

 

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University

 

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No one knows exactly why these fatty acids destroy myelin, and this is why the cure took so long to find. This loss of myelin is the primary characteristic of ALD. The most common symptoms are usually behavioral changes such as withdrawal or aggression, bad memory, and poor school performance. Other symptoms include blindness, learning disabilities, seizures, poor speech, difficulty swallowing, deafness, odd gait and coordination, fatigue, vomiting, and dementia...
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Other symptoms include blindness, learning disabilities, seizures, poor speech, difficulty swallowing, deafness, odd gait and coordination, fatigue, vomiting, and dementia. Treatments for ALD include physical therapy, psychological support, and special education. A mixture of oleic acid and euric acid, called "Lorenzo's Oil," when administered to boys with ALD can reduce or delay the appearance of symptoms...
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