Adrenoleukodystrophy

Adrenoleukodystrophy is a disease that is linked on the X chromosome. It is a result of fatty acid digestive enzymes not breaking up the fats. These fats build up in the brain. They damage the myelin that surrounds nerves. This can cause seizures and hyperactivity. It can also cause problems with speaking, listening and understanding verbal instructions.

About 1 in 17,000 people are born with a genetic disease called adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD). This severe brain disorder mainly affects boys and men. There's no cure yet for it, but a diagnosis early in life may keep it from getting worse.

 ALD Symptoms 
Symptoms of ALD often begin between the ages of 4 and 10 but can also present much later in life. ALD symptoms include:
 loss of vision
 learning disabilities
 dysphagia (difficulty swallowing)
 seizures
 deafness
 lack of coordination and balance
 fatigue
 intermittent vomiting
 weight loss
 lack of appetite
 nausea
 darkening of the skin

 References 

Category:Genetic disorders