Symptoms,+Causes,+Treatments,+Tests+msud

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 * avoiding eating
 * coma
 * feeding diffiuculties
 * lethargy (lack of energy)
 * seizures
 * urine smelling like maple syrup
 * vomiting
 * eating a protein free diet
 * fluids, sugars, possibly fats given through a IV
 * long term diet man-made formula with low levels of amino acids leucine, isoleusince, valine
 * diet permanently(follow diet to prevent neurological damage)
 * frequent blood test
 * can't break down amino acids leucine, isoleucine, valine; lead to build up in the blood
 * can damage the brain of physical stress(infection, fever, periods of not eating)
 * midest form, repeated period of physical stress can cause mental retardation and high levels of leucine
 * coma
 * death
 * neurological damage
 * genetic counseling is suggested for people if the disease runs in the family
 * if screening tests show MSUD, blood test for amino acid levels should be done immeditly to confirm the disease
 * plasma amino acid test
 * urine amino acid test
 * signs of Ketosis and excess acid in blood(acidosis)

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