Adrenoleukodystrophy

It is a genetic disorder which involves the damage of myelin sheath a membrane which cover the nerve cells and provide insulating effects.

Adrenoleukodystrophy consist of a disorder in which our body unable to break down very long-chain fatty acids(VLCFAs) and then they start to accumulate in your brain, and adrenal glands. It is an X-linked disorder more affects the male than females.

Symptoms

Following are the signs and symptoms of adrenoleukodystrophy

Paralysis
Seizures
Loss of hearing
Muscle spasms
Impaired vision

Diagnosis

Doctor will ask you some question about your health and do physical examination to evaluate the other disease. Following are the test to diagnosis the adrenuleukodystrophy:

Blood test
Imaging test
Vision screening
MRI
Biopsy

Treatment

This disease has no cure. Stem cell transplantation will stop the further progression of the disease if it is done in at early stage. Treatment option mention below:

Medication to help relieve signs and symptoms.
Adrenal insufficiency treatment
Stem cell transplantation.

Adrenoleukodystrophy