Isovaleric+acidemia

Isovaleric acidemia, also called isovaleric aciduria or isovaleric acid

MORE GENERAL INFO HERE / MAYBE A PICTURE Organic acid disorders (OAs) are a group of rare inherited conditions. They are caused by __[|enzymes]__ that do not work properly. A number of enzymes are needed to process __[|protein]__ from the food we eat for use by the body. Problems with one or more of these enzymes can cause an organic acid disorder. People with organic acid disorders cannot break down protein properly. This causes harmful substances to build up in their blood and urine. These substances can affect health, growth and learning. The symptoms and treatment vary between different organic acid disorders. They can also vary from person to person with the same organic acid disorder. See the fact sheets for each specific organic acid disorder. IVA caused by treatment

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