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Essential fructosuria is a genetic condition that is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner. [3] Mutations in the KHK gene, located on chromosome 2p23.3-23.2 are responsible. The incidence of essential fructosuria has been estimated at 1:130,000. [4] The actual incidence is likely higher, because those affected are asymptomatic. [citation ...
Symptoms of HFI include vomiting, convulsions, irritability, poor feeding as a baby, hypoglycemia, jaundice, hemorrhage, hepatomegaly, hyperuricemia and potentially kidney failure. [1] There are reported deaths in infants and children as a result of the metabolic consequences of HFI. Death in HFI is always associated with problems in diagnosis. [2]
People with fructose malabsorption absorb less than 25 g per sitting. [6] Simultaneous ingestion of fructose and sorbitol seems to increase malabsorption of fructose. [ 7 ] Fructose that has not been adequately absorbed is fermented by intestinal bacteria producing hydrogen , carbon dioxide , methane and short-chain fatty acids .
Symptoms of both GSD types IIa and IIb are very similar due to a defect in lysosomes. However, in type IIb, some show abnormal glycogen accumulation, but not all. Classic infantile form (Pompe disease): Cardiomyopathy and muscular hypotonia. In some respiratory involvement. Juvenile and adult form: Myopathy of the skeletal muscles. Exercise ...
To treat people with a deficiency of this enzyme, they must avoid needing gluconeogenesis to make glucose. This can be accomplished by not fasting for long periods, and eating high-carbohydrate food. They should avoid fructose containing foods (as well as sucrose which breaks down to fructose).
In 1985, an outbreak of yellow fever in Nigeria resulted in the deaths of over 1,000 people. The epidemic spread over five years, causing further fatalities. The yellow fever vaccine has been available since the 1930s. [29] Other endemic diseases in Nigeria include malaria, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, meningitis, and Lassa fever.
Risk factors such as a person's background; lifestyle and environment are known to increase the likelihood of certain non-communicable diseases. They include age, gender, genetics, exposure to air pollution, and behaviors such as smoking, unhealthy diet and physical inactivity which can lead to hypertension and obesity, in turn leading to increased risk of many NCDs.
Malnutrition in Nigeria, directly or indirectly, is the cause of 45 percent of all death of under-five children. [1] Malnutrition is the cause of stunted growth in over 28 million children in sub-Saharan Africa . [ 2 ]