Tay Sachs
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What is the treatment?
There is no treatment specifically for Tay Sachs, but anticonvulsants can be used to help with the seizures.
What are the symptoms
Deafness Decreased eye contact, blindness Decreased muscle tone (loss of muscle strength) Delayed mental and social skills Dementia Increased startle reaction Irritability Listlessness Loss of motor skills Paralysis or loss of muscle function Seizures Slow growth
What is Tay Sachs
Tay-Sachs disease is a rare autosomal recessive genetic disorder that affects the nervous system. It occurs when the body lacks (Hex-A), a protein that breaks down gangliosides, a chemical found in nerve tissue. Gangliosides would then grow indefinitely in cells, causing progressive damage.
