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Propionic Acidemia.
Propionic acidemia is an inherited disorder. The disorder on the body produces less lipids for the person. It is classified as an organic acid disorder. []

Symptoms of Propionic Acidemia.

 * Lethargy
 * Intelectual Disability
 * Physical Disability
 * Excess Propionic acid in the body
 * Poor feeding in infants
 * Vomiting
 * Reduced muscle tone
 * Dehydration
 * Seizures

Other Names of Propionic Acidemia

 * PA
 * Propionyl-CoA carboxylase deficiency
 * Ketotic glycinemia
 * Ketotic hyperglycinemia

Side effects of PA
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 * mental retardation,
 * movement disorders,
 * dystonia,
 * spasticity,
 * stroke,
 * brain damage, and
 * death.

State Information-
West Virginia tests for congenital hypothyroidism, galactosemia, biotinidase deficiency, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, cystic fibrosis, hemoglobinopathies, amino acidemias, fatty acid oxidation disorders, and organic acidemia. As mandated by state code. []