adrenoleukodystrophy
A peroxisomal disorder resulting in cerebral demyelination, axonal dysfunction in the spinal cord leading to spastic paraplegia, adrenal insufficiency and in some cases testicular insufficiency.
Also known as: ABCD1 deficiency, ALD, Bronze-Schilder disease, Siemerling-Creutzfeldt disease, X-ALD, X-Linked Adrenoleukodystrophy, X-linked ALD, X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy, adrenoleukodystrophy, adrenoleukodystrophy, X-linked.
Category: General
Symptoms associated with adrenoleukodystrophy
The following symptoms have been associated with adrenoleukodystrophy in medical literature. Not everyone experiences the same symptoms.
Alopecia
A noncongenital process of hair loss, which may progress to partial or complete baldness....
Blindness
Blindness is the condition of lacking visual perception defined as a profound reduction in visual perception. ...
Bulbar palsy
Bulbar weakness (or bulbar palsy) refers to bilateral impairment of function of the lower cranial nerves IX, X...
Hearing impairment
A decreased magnitude of the sensory perception of sound....
Lower limb muscle weakness
Weakness of the muscles of the legs....
Seizure
A seizure is an intermittent abnormality of nervous system physiology characterized by a transient occurrence ...
Urinary incontinence
Loss of the ability to control the urinary bladder leading to involuntary urination....
Visual loss
Loss of visual acuity (implying that vision was better at a certain time point in life). Otherwise the term re...
Tests used to investigate adrenoleukodystrophy
Healthcare providers may order these tests when evaluating adrenoleukodystrophy. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
CBC with Differential
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Urinalysis
Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes....
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is adrenoleukodystrophy?
adrenoleukodystrophy is a health condition described in medical literature. A peroxisomal disorder resulting in cerebral demyelination, axonal dysfunction in the spinal cord leading to spastic paraplegia, adrenal insufficiency and in some cases testicular insufficiency.
What are the symptoms of adrenoleukodystrophy?
adrenoleukodystrophy is associated with 8 symptoms in the medical literature we index, including Alopecia, Blindness, Bulbar palsy, Hearing impairment, Lower limb muscle weakness, Seizure. Symptoms vary widely between individuals.
How is adrenoleukodystrophy diagnosed or investigated?
A healthcare provider may use a combination of medical history, physical examination, and tests. Common tests associated with adrenoleukodystrophy include CBC with Differential, Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP), Urinalysis. This information is educational, not a diagnosis.
Is SymptomDatabase.com diagnosing me?
No. SymptomDatabase.com does not provide diagnosis. If you are concerned you may have adrenoleukodystrophy, please discuss your symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider.