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What Causes Diarrhea And Leg Pain While Having Medium-chain Acyl-coenzyme Deficiency?
I have a 8 year old with MCAD. He has a fever, sore throat, and diarrhea. He is also complaining of major leg pain in just one of his lower legs. We had it xrayed because he cannot put any pressure on it, but it did not show a break. Would this in anyway be related to his metabolic condition during an acute illness? His bloodwork showed an elevated white blood count.
Thu, 2 Nov 2017
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Patients with medium chain acyl Co enzyme deficiency symptoms trigger by fasting, viral infections and reduced eating.
1.This patient s have reduced fatty acid oxidation during moderate exercise may be one reason.
2.Also presents with vomiting causes electrolytes imbalances cause muscle weakness.
3.decrease fat obsorption may cause little loose stool.
Weakness may aggravate in acute illness conditions.
Please consult your doctor for further assistance.
Thank you for trusting HCM
Patients with medium chain acyl Co enzyme deficiency symptoms trigger by fasting, viral infections and reduced eating.
1.This patient s have reduced fatty acid oxidation during moderate exercise may be one reason.
2.Also presents with vomiting causes electrolytes imbalances cause muscle weakness.
3.decrease fat obsorption may cause little loose stool.
Weakness may aggravate in acute illness conditions.
Please consult your doctor for further assistance.
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