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Question: I just found out that in my daughters family runs a disease involving absorption of zinc! There are brain issues connected. The disease can be tested by a blood test. Can you help me find the name of it with
With such limited knowledge?
With such limited knowledge?
Brief Answer:
Acrodermatitis enteropathica.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
Inherited malabsorption of zinc disease is also called Acrodermatitis enteropathica, or Danbolt-Closs syndrome and Brandt syndrome.
Symptoms include skin lesions such nail ridging, hair loss, dermatitis.
Brain related symptoms include depressed mood, irritability.
Blood test that confirms the diagnosis is measured plasma zinc level.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if anything unclear.
Greetings.
Acrodermatitis enteropathica.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
Inherited malabsorption of zinc disease is also called Acrodermatitis enteropathica, or Danbolt-Closs syndrome and Brandt syndrome.
Symptoms include skin lesions such nail ridging, hair loss, dermatitis.
Brain related symptoms include depressed mood, irritability.
Blood test that confirms the diagnosis is measured plasma zinc level.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if anything unclear.
Greetings.
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Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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