Krabbe disease
Krabbe disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Category: General
Symptoms associated with Krabbe disease
The following symptoms have been associated with 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. ...
Erectile dysfunction
A multidimensional but common male sexual dysfunction that involves an alteration in any of the components of ...
Failure to thrive
Failure to thrive (FTT) refers to a child whose physical growth is substantially below the norm....
Fever
Body temperature elevated above the normal range....
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....
Hemiplegia/hemiparesis
Loss of strength in the arm, leg, and sometimes face on one side of the body. Hemiplegia refers to a severe or...
Muscle weakness
Reduced strength of muscles....
Seizure
A seizure is an intermittent abnormality of nervous system physiology characterized by a transient occurrence ...
Sensorineural hearing impairment
A type of hearing impairment in one or both ears related to an abnormal functionality of the cochlear nerve....
Urinary incontinence
Loss of the ability to control the urinary bladder leading to involuntary urination....
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 Krabbe disease
Healthcare providers may order these tests when evaluating 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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These conditions share symptoms with Krabbe disease, which is why a clinical evaluation is important.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Krabbe disease?
Krabbe disease is a health condition described in medical literature. Krabbe disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
What are the symptoms of Krabbe disease?
Krabbe disease is associated with 13 symptoms in the medical literature we index, including Blindness, Erectile dysfunction, Failure to thrive, Fever, Generalized myoclonic seizure, Hearing impairment. Symptoms vary widely between individuals.
How is Krabbe disease diagnosed or investigated?
A healthcare provider may use a combination of medical history, physical examination, and tests. Common tests associated with 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 Krabbe disease, please discuss your symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider.