Infantile Krabbe disease
Infantile Krabbe disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
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Symptoms associated with Infantile Krabbe disease
The following symptoms have been associated with Infantile Krabbe disease in medical literature. Not everyone experiences the same symptoms.
Blindness
Blindness is the condition of lacking visual perception defined as a profound reduction in visual perception. ...
Failure to thrive
Failure to thrive (FTT) refers to a child whose physical growth is substantially below the norm....
Gastroesophageal reflux
A condition in which the stomach contents leak backwards from the stomach into the esophagus through the lower...
Generalized myoclonic seizure
A generalized myoclonic seizure is a type of generalized motor seizure characterized by bilateral, sudden, bri...
Hearing impairment
A decreased magnitude of the sensory perception of sound....
Muscle weakness
Reduced strength of muscles....
Neck muscle weakness
Decreased strength of the neck musculature....
Seizure
A seizure is an intermittent abnormality of nervous system physiology characterized by a transient occurrence ...
Shoulder girdle muscle weakness
The shoulder, or pectoral, girdle is composed of the clavicles and the scapulae. Shoulder-girdle weakness refe...
Unexplained fevers
Episodes of fever for which no infectious cause can be identified....
Visual loss
Loss of visual acuity (implying that vision was better at a certain time point in life). Otherwise the term re...
Vomiting
Forceful ejection of the contents of the stomach through the mouth by means of a series of involuntary spasmic...
Weight loss
Reduction of total body weight....
Tests used to investigate Infantile Krabbe disease
Healthcare providers may order these tests when evaluating Infantile Krabbe disease. 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 Infantile Krabbe disease?
Infantile Krabbe disease is a health condition described in medical literature. Infantile Krabbe disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
What are the symptoms of Infantile Krabbe disease?
Infantile Krabbe disease is associated with 13 symptoms in the medical literature we index, including Blindness, Failure to thrive, Gastroesophageal reflux, Generalized myoclonic seizure, Hearing impairment, Muscle weakness. Symptoms vary widely between individuals.
How is Infantile Krabbe disease diagnosed or investigated?
A healthcare provider may use a combination of medical history, physical examination, and tests. Common tests associated with Infantile Krabbe disease 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 Infantile Krabbe disease, please discuss your symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider.