Basic Info
Symptoms
Avoiding food; Coma; Feeding difficulties; Lethargy; Seizures; Urine that smells like maple syrup; Vomiting.
Causes
Maple syrup urine disease (MSUD) is caused by a gene defect. Persons with this condition cannot break down the branch...
Tests
Plasma amino acid test; Urine amino acid test. There will be signs of ketosis and excess acid in blood (acidosis.
Treatments
When the condition is diagnosed, and during episodes, treatment involves eating a protein-free diet. Fluids, sugars, ...
Drugs
- Dextrose 10% and 0.45% Sodium Chloride
- Dextrose 5% and 0.33% Sodium Chloride
- Dextrose 5% and 0.45% Sodium Chloride
Prevention
Genetic counseling is suggested for people who want to have children and who have a family history of maple syrup uri...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you have a family history of MSUD and are planning to start a family. Also call imm...
Basic Info