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About SCHAD Deficiency
SCHAD Deficiency causes harmful amounts of fatty acids to build up in the body. Children affected by SCHAD Deficiency are not able to break down certain fatty acids from the foods they eat.
If untreated, SCHAD Deficiency can be life-threatening and cause serious symptoms such as heart and breathing problems, brain damage, and coma. Through early detection and proper treatment, the severity of symptoms can be greatly reduced.
Frequency
SCHAD Deficiency is very rare. The exact number of individuals affected by SCHAD is unknown.
Condition Type
SCHAD Deficiency is a Fatty Acid Oxidation Disorder.
Also Known As
3 hydroxyacyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency, C4OH, HADH deficiency, M/SCHAD Deficiency, Medium/short-chain hydroxyacyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency