glycogen storage disease II

glycogen storage disease II

Acid maltase deficiency, alpha-1,4--glucosidase deficiency, Pompe disease Metabolic disease An AR lysosomal storage disorder caused by a defect of α-1,4-glucosidase; the classic infantile form, GSD II, is characterized by cardiomyopathy, muscular hypotonia, occasionally glossomegaly and, in the juvenile and adult forms, skeletal muscle involvement Clinical Marked cardiomegaly; death by 1^st yr Lab↑ CK Management High-protein, low carbohydrate diet

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Q. help with tingling in the hands amd numness

A. Numbness and tingling of the extremities, or peripheral neuropathy, usually reflects damage to local nerves that communicate with the brain. It’s a symptom that you should report to your doctor if it persists. There are several possible causes of this sensation, ranging from a medication you’re taking, such as a chemotherapeutic agent, to a disease or disorder. The most common non-drug cause of peripheral neuropathy is diabetes. For full article: http://www.parade.com/askdrrosenfeld/neurology/tingling.html This may help also: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/numbness-in-hands/AN01070 Hope this helps.