Hartnup disease is caused by mutations in the SLC6A19 gene. This gene provides instructions for making a protein called B0AT1, which is primarily found embedded in the membrane of the intestine and kidney cells
Porphyrias are metabolic disorders of heme synthesis characterized by increased excretion of porphyrins or their precursors. There are two main types - hepatic, where the enzyme defect is in the liver, and erythropoietic, where it is in bone marrow. Some specific types include acute intermittent porphyria, porphyria cutanea tarda, hereditary coproporphyria, and variegate porphyria. Symptoms vary but can include abdominal pain, photosensitivity, and neuropsychiatric issues. Treatment depends on the specific type but may involve inhibiting certain enzymes to reduce accumulation of intermediates.
Alkaptonuria is a rare inherited disorder caused by a defect in the HGD gene, resulting in a build up of homogentisic acid (HGA) in the body. Symptoms include black urine when exposed to air, joint pain and arthritis, dark spots in the eyes, and discolored skin and earwax. The condition is diagnosed through urine and genetic tests. Treatment focuses on symptom management through medications, therapy, and surgery. A low-protein, high-vitamin C diet is recommended to prevent further HGA build up and slow disease progression.
Lesch-Nyhan syndrome is a rare, inherited disorder caused by a deficiency of the HPRT enzyme. It is characterized by overproduction of uric acid leading to physical issues like kidney stones and neurological effects such as cognitive impairment and self-mutilation. There is no cure, and treatment focuses on managing symptoms. Prognosis is generally poor due to the neurological disabilities associated with the condition.
Phenylketonuria (PKU) is an inborn error of metabolism that results in decreased metabolism of the amino acid phenylalanine. A birth defect that causes an amino acid called phenylalanine to build up in the body.
Newborns should be screened for PKU.
Untreated phenylketonuria can lead to brain damage, intellectual disabilities, behavioural symptoms or seizures.
Treatment includes a strict diet with limited protein.
Porphyrias are a group of rare genetic disorders caused by deficiencies in enzymes involved in heme synthesis. This results in the accumulation of toxic heme precursors known as porphyrins. There are two main types - cutaneous porphyrias which present with skin symptoms like blistering rashes, and acute hepatic porphyrias which present with severe neurological symptoms. The specific porphyrin accumulated and symptoms depend on which enzyme is deficient. Diagnosis involves biochemical analysis of porphyrins in urine, stool or blood. There is no cure, but acute attacks can be prevented by avoiding triggers.
Heme synthesis is the biochemical pathway that produces heme, an iron-containing molecule that is an essential part of hemoglobin. The pathway has many steps that occur in both the cytosol and mitochondria of cells. A deficiency in any of the enzymes or substrates involved can cause a condition called porphyria. The first reaction is the rate-limiting step of condensing glycine and succinyl-CoA to form delta-aminolevulinic acid (ALA). Subsequent steps modify ALA and its derivatives to ultimately form protoporphyrin IX. The last step is the insertion of an iron ion into protoporphyrin IX by the enzyme ferrochelatase to complete heme synthesis.
Folic acid is a water-soluble B vitamin that acts as a coenzyme in single-carbon transfers in amino acid and nucleotide metabolism. It is required for DNA synthesis and cell division. A deficiency can lead to megaloblastic anemia due to impaired DNA synthesis. Rich dietary sources include green leafy vegetables. Folic acid supplementation is important during pregnancy to prevent neural tube defects in newborns.
Porphyrias are metabolic disorders of heme synthesis characterized by increased excretion of porphyrins or their precursors. There are two main types - hepatic, where the enzyme defect is in the liver, and erythropoietic, where it is in bone marrow. Some specific types include acute intermittent porphyria, porphyria cutanea tarda, hereditary coproporphyria, and variegate porphyria. Symptoms vary but can include abdominal pain, photosensitivity, and neuropsychiatric issues. Treatment depends on the specific type but may involve inhibiting certain enzymes to reduce accumulation of intermediates.
Alkaptonuria is a rare inherited disorder caused by a defect in the HGD gene, resulting in a build up of homogentisic acid (HGA) in the body. Symptoms include black urine when exposed to air, joint pain and arthritis, dark spots in the eyes, and discolored skin and earwax. The condition is diagnosed through urine and genetic tests. Treatment focuses on symptom management through medications, therapy, and surgery. A low-protein, high-vitamin C diet is recommended to prevent further HGA build up and slow disease progression.
Lesch-Nyhan syndrome is a rare, inherited disorder caused by a deficiency of the HPRT enzyme. It is characterized by overproduction of uric acid leading to physical issues like kidney stones and neurological effects such as cognitive impairment and self-mutilation. There is no cure, and treatment focuses on managing symptoms. Prognosis is generally poor due to the neurological disabilities associated with the condition.
Phenylketonuria (PKU) is an inborn error of metabolism that results in decreased metabolism of the amino acid phenylalanine. A birth defect that causes an amino acid called phenylalanine to build up in the body.
Newborns should be screened for PKU.
Untreated phenylketonuria can lead to brain damage, intellectual disabilities, behavioural symptoms or seizures.
Treatment includes a strict diet with limited protein.
Porphyrias are a group of rare genetic disorders caused by deficiencies in enzymes involved in heme synthesis. This results in the accumulation of toxic heme precursors known as porphyrins. There are two main types - cutaneous porphyrias which present with skin symptoms like blistering rashes, and acute hepatic porphyrias which present with severe neurological symptoms. The specific porphyrin accumulated and symptoms depend on which enzyme is deficient. Diagnosis involves biochemical analysis of porphyrins in urine, stool or blood. There is no cure, but acute attacks can be prevented by avoiding triggers.
Heme synthesis is the biochemical pathway that produces heme, an iron-containing molecule that is an essential part of hemoglobin. The pathway has many steps that occur in both the cytosol and mitochondria of cells. A deficiency in any of the enzymes or substrates involved can cause a condition called porphyria. The first reaction is the rate-limiting step of condensing glycine and succinyl-CoA to form delta-aminolevulinic acid (ALA). Subsequent steps modify ALA and its derivatives to ultimately form protoporphyrin IX. The last step is the insertion of an iron ion into protoporphyrin IX by the enzyme ferrochelatase to complete heme synthesis.
Folic acid is a water-soluble B vitamin that acts as a coenzyme in single-carbon transfers in amino acid and nucleotide metabolism. It is required for DNA synthesis and cell division. A deficiency can lead to megaloblastic anemia due to impaired DNA synthesis. Rich dietary sources include green leafy vegetables. Folic acid supplementation is important during pregnancy to prevent neural tube defects in newborns.
Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a rare genetic disorder caused by a mutation in the PAH gene that results in a deficiency of the enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase. This enzyme is needed to break down the amino acid phenylalanine, which accumulates and causes neurological damage if left untreated. PKU is typically diagnosed via newborn screening and can be successfully managed through a lifelong low-phenylalanine diet and supplements to prevent intellectual disability and other serious issues. Untreated PKU leads to neurological problems, but early diagnosis and strict dietary control allows patients to live healthy lives.
Inborn errors of metabolism
Definition:- These are a group of rare genetic disorders in which the body cannot metabolize food components normally.
These disorders are usually caused by defects in the enzymes involved in the biochemical pathways that break down very essential biochemical components.
This document discusses different types of tyrosinemia, which are errors in the metabolism of the amino acid tyrosine. It describes four main types: Type 1 is the most common and severe, caused by a deficiency of the enzyme fumaryl acetoacetate hydrolase and can lead to liver failure in infants if untreated. Type 2 is less severe and involves a deficiency of hepatic transaminase. Neonatal tyrosinemia occurs in premature infants due to absence of an enzyme. Hereditary tyrosinemia is the rarest and involves deficiency of another enzyme, with symptoms including liver failure and possible complications like hypoglycemia and rickets.
Aminoaciduria is a protein metabolism disorder where excess amino acids are present in the urine. It occurs when more than 5% of filtered amino acids are excreted in the urine instead of being reabsorbed by the kidneys. Aminoaciduria can be caused by defects in renal reabsorption, increased amino acid levels in the blood overwhelming reabsorption capacity, or abnormal excretion of amino acid byproducts. Treatment depends on the underlying cause but may include dietary restrictions, increased fluid intake, or medications to help the kidneys clear excess amino acids.
Dr. N. Gautam presented on inborn errors of amino acid metabolism. These disorders involve defects in the synthesis, transport, or breakdown of amino acids, resulting in toxic metabolite accumulation. The presentation classified the disorders based on the defective enzyme or pathway and discussed specific examples like phenylketonuria, tyrosinemias, maple syrup urine disease, and disorders of branched chain and sulfur amino acid metabolism. Treatment involves dietary modifications and supplements depending on the underlying defect.
Porphyrias are difficult to diagnose . Here it is comprehensively explained to aid making diagnosis of porphyrias easier for the benefit of medical students and practitioners.
This document discusses disorders of pyrimidine metabolism. It provides an overview of pyrimidine synthesis pathways including de novo and salvage pathways. It describes one specific disorder, hereditary orotic aciduria, which is caused by a defect in UMP synthetase, resulting in excess orotic acid excretion. Treatment involves supplementing with UMP, which downregulates the pathway via feedback inhibition. The document contrasts pyrimidine and purine synthesis, regulation, catabolism, and salvage pathways.
- Fructose metabolism occurs primarily in the liver, intestine and kidney. Fructose is converted to fructose-1-phosphate by fructokinase and can then enter the glycolysis or gluconeogenesis pathways.
- Defects in fructose metabolism can cause disorders like essential fructosuria (deficiency of fructokinase) or hereditary fructose intolerance (deficiency of aldolase B). Patients with these defects need to restrict dietary fructose intake.
- The polyol pathway converts glucose to fructose via sorbitol and is related to complications of diabetes like cataracts due to sorbitol accumulation inside cells. Inhibitors
Riboflavin, also known as vitamin B2, is a yellow pigment that contains a 6,7-dimethylisoalloxazine ring. It functions as an important cofactor in redox reactions as FMN and FAD. Riboflavin is absorbed in the small intestine and transported to tissues like the liver, where it is converted to its coenzyme forms. Deficiency can cause cheilosis, glossitis and corneal vascularization. Rich dietary sources include milk, meat, eggs and liver.
Homocystinuria is a disorder of methionine metabolism, leading to an abnormal accumulation of homocysteine and its metabolites (homocystine, homocysteine-cysteine complex, and others) in blood and urine. Normally, these metabolites are not found in appreciable quantities in blood or urine.
- Iron is an essential trace element that is present in many proteins and enzymes in the body. It is required to transport oxygen via hemoglobin and is involved in many redox reactions in the body.
- Iron is absorbed in the small intestine and transported through the blood bound to transferrin. It is stored in the liver, spleen and bone marrow bound to ferritin.
- Disorders of iron metabolism include iron deficiency anemia due to low intake or absorption of iron and iron overload disorders like hemochromatosis where iron accumulates in tissues and can damage organs like the liver, pancreas and heart.
Chylomicrons are large lipoprotein particles formed in the intestines that transport triglycerides and other lipids from the diet from the intestines to other tissues. They originate in the enterocytes of the small intestine and contain high amounts of triglycerides (85-92%), as well as phospholipids, cholesterol, and proteins. Chylomicrons have a diameter ranging from 75-1200 nm and follow a three stage life cycle where they transition from nascent to mature to remnant particles as they deliver lipids to tissues.
This document discusses disorders of purine metabolism. It begins with an overview of purines, their functions, sources, and metabolic disorders. It then describes the nucleotide degradation pathway, disorders involving blocks or increases in degradation, and conditions involving hyperuricemia and gout. Specific errors in purine metabolism are outlined, including lessons involving the salvage pathway or purine catabolism. Management depends on the underlying molecular pathology in each disease.
Copper is an essential trace element that is present in all tissues, especially the liver, kidneys, heart and skeletal muscles. It serves as a cofactor for several enzymes involved in processes like iron transport, collagen crosslinking, melanin synthesis and oxidative phosphorylation. Copper deficiency can result in neutropenia, anemia, bone abnormalities and neurological issues. Menkes and Wilson's diseases are genetic disorders of copper metabolism that involve defects in copper transport and result in copper accumulation in tissues.
This document summarizes information about vitamin B1 (thiamine) and the disease beriberi caused by thiamine deficiency. It discusses the properties, sources, and daily requirements of thiamine. It describes how thiamine functions as a coenzyme in cellular energy production. Beriberi presents as different syndromes based on the organ system affected, including wet beriberi impacting the cardiovascular system, dry beriberi causing peripheral neuropathy, and Wernicke-Karsakoff syndrome impacting the brain. Treatment involves thiamine supplementation and a diet rich in vitamin B1 to address the deficiency.
Normally urine contains a small amount of sugar that can't be detected by Benedict's test. Glycosuria refers to detectable amounts of sugar in urine, caused when blood glucose rises above the kidney's threshold. There are three types of glycosuria: 1) Alimentary glycosuria occurs after meals when blood sugar temporarily rises above the threshold, 2) Renal glycosuria is benign and caused by impaired kidney reabsorption despite normal blood sugar, and 3) Diabetic glycosuria is pathological and caused by insulin deficiency in diabetes mellitus.
Unit 7 : Carbohydrates metabolism & disordersDrElhamSharif
This document provides an overview of carbohydrate metabolism and disorders by Dr. Elham Sharif. It covers objectives, carbohydrate classification and functions, glucose metabolism pathways, hormonal control of glucose levels, normal blood glucose and urine glucose levels, hormones that affect blood glucose, abnormalities in carbohydrate metabolism including lactose intolerance and hypoglycemia, causes and symptoms of diabetes mellitus, and classification of diabetes into type 1 and type 2. The key topics covered include glucose regulation by insulin and glucagon, glucose metabolism pathways in the body, and abnormalities related to carbohydrate metabolism and diabetes.
Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) is a water-soluble vitamin that exists as three closely related compounds - pyridoxine, pyridoxal, and pyridoxamine. All three can be converted to the active coenzyme form, pyridoxal phosphate (PLP), which is involved in many important metabolic processes like amino acid metabolism, synthesis of neurotransmitters and heme. Deficiency of vitamin B6 can cause neurological, dermatological and hematological issues due to impairment of these metabolic pathways. While essential for many functions, excess intake of vitamin B6 beyond recommended limits may cause sensory neuropathy.
This document provides information about estimating serum urea levels, including:
- An overview of the urea cycle and how urea is produced from excess amino acids and used to excrete nitrogen from the body.
- Details two common enzymatic methods for quantifying urea levels: the urease method and diacetyl monoxime method.
- Discusses factors that influence serum urea levels and the clinical significance of elevated or decreased levels. elevated BUN:creatinine ratio indicates prerenal azotemia while a low ratio suggests renal failure.
This document discusses creatine, creatinine, and creatine kinase (CK). It explains that creatine is synthesized in the liver and kidneys and stored in muscles, where it is converted to phosphocreatine to provide energy. Creatinine is a breakdown product of creatine and phosphocreatine. Serum creatinine levels indicate kidney function, while CK levels indicate damage to heart and skeletal muscles. The document outlines creatine synthesis and breakdown, the roles and clinical importance of creatinine and CK, and how they are used as biomarkers.
The document summarizes urea cycle disorders (UCDs), which are caused by genetic mutations that impair the urea cycle - a pathway in the liver that detoxifies ammonia. The key points are:
1) UCDs can range from severe neonatal presentation with hyperammonemia and coma to late-onset episodic symptoms.
2) Diagnosis involves measuring elevated blood ammonia and amino acid levels. Enzyme analysis or DNA testing can confirm the specific UCD.
3) Treatment focuses on removing ammonia via medications like sodium phenylacetate-sodium benzoate, supplying essential precursors like arginine, and preventing protein intake and catabolism. Vig
Urinalysis provides useful information about organ and systemic functions. It has a long history dating back 6000 years and involves examining properties of urine like color, volume, and sediment under a microscope. Urine is formed in the kidneys by filtering blood and selectively reabsorbing or secreting substances. Common uses of urinalysis include detecting urinary tract infections, renal disease, liver disease, diabetes, nutritional deficiencies, toxic states, and cancer. Specific substances tested can indicate various disorders of the kidneys, pancreas, adrenals, and other endocrine glands. Drug screening and monitoring disease progression are also applications of urinalysis in clinical chemistry.
Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a rare genetic disorder caused by a mutation in the PAH gene that results in a deficiency of the enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase. This enzyme is needed to break down the amino acid phenylalanine, which accumulates and causes neurological damage if left untreated. PKU is typically diagnosed via newborn screening and can be successfully managed through a lifelong low-phenylalanine diet and supplements to prevent intellectual disability and other serious issues. Untreated PKU leads to neurological problems, but early diagnosis and strict dietary control allows patients to live healthy lives.
Inborn errors of metabolism
Definition:- These are a group of rare genetic disorders in which the body cannot metabolize food components normally.
These disorders are usually caused by defects in the enzymes involved in the biochemical pathways that break down very essential biochemical components.
This document discusses different types of tyrosinemia, which are errors in the metabolism of the amino acid tyrosine. It describes four main types: Type 1 is the most common and severe, caused by a deficiency of the enzyme fumaryl acetoacetate hydrolase and can lead to liver failure in infants if untreated. Type 2 is less severe and involves a deficiency of hepatic transaminase. Neonatal tyrosinemia occurs in premature infants due to absence of an enzyme. Hereditary tyrosinemia is the rarest and involves deficiency of another enzyme, with symptoms including liver failure and possible complications like hypoglycemia and rickets.
Aminoaciduria is a protein metabolism disorder where excess amino acids are present in the urine. It occurs when more than 5% of filtered amino acids are excreted in the urine instead of being reabsorbed by the kidneys. Aminoaciduria can be caused by defects in renal reabsorption, increased amino acid levels in the blood overwhelming reabsorption capacity, or abnormal excretion of amino acid byproducts. Treatment depends on the underlying cause but may include dietary restrictions, increased fluid intake, or medications to help the kidneys clear excess amino acids.
Dr. N. Gautam presented on inborn errors of amino acid metabolism. These disorders involve defects in the synthesis, transport, or breakdown of amino acids, resulting in toxic metabolite accumulation. The presentation classified the disorders based on the defective enzyme or pathway and discussed specific examples like phenylketonuria, tyrosinemias, maple syrup urine disease, and disorders of branched chain and sulfur amino acid metabolism. Treatment involves dietary modifications and supplements depending on the underlying defect.
Porphyrias are difficult to diagnose . Here it is comprehensively explained to aid making diagnosis of porphyrias easier for the benefit of medical students and practitioners.
This document discusses disorders of pyrimidine metabolism. It provides an overview of pyrimidine synthesis pathways including de novo and salvage pathways. It describes one specific disorder, hereditary orotic aciduria, which is caused by a defect in UMP synthetase, resulting in excess orotic acid excretion. Treatment involves supplementing with UMP, which downregulates the pathway via feedback inhibition. The document contrasts pyrimidine and purine synthesis, regulation, catabolism, and salvage pathways.
- Fructose metabolism occurs primarily in the liver, intestine and kidney. Fructose is converted to fructose-1-phosphate by fructokinase and can then enter the glycolysis or gluconeogenesis pathways.
- Defects in fructose metabolism can cause disorders like essential fructosuria (deficiency of fructokinase) or hereditary fructose intolerance (deficiency of aldolase B). Patients with these defects need to restrict dietary fructose intake.
- The polyol pathway converts glucose to fructose via sorbitol and is related to complications of diabetes like cataracts due to sorbitol accumulation inside cells. Inhibitors
Riboflavin, also known as vitamin B2, is a yellow pigment that contains a 6,7-dimethylisoalloxazine ring. It functions as an important cofactor in redox reactions as FMN and FAD. Riboflavin is absorbed in the small intestine and transported to tissues like the liver, where it is converted to its coenzyme forms. Deficiency can cause cheilosis, glossitis and corneal vascularization. Rich dietary sources include milk, meat, eggs and liver.
Homocystinuria is a disorder of methionine metabolism, leading to an abnormal accumulation of homocysteine and its metabolites (homocystine, homocysteine-cysteine complex, and others) in blood and urine. Normally, these metabolites are not found in appreciable quantities in blood or urine.
- Iron is an essential trace element that is present in many proteins and enzymes in the body. It is required to transport oxygen via hemoglobin and is involved in many redox reactions in the body.
- Iron is absorbed in the small intestine and transported through the blood bound to transferrin. It is stored in the liver, spleen and bone marrow bound to ferritin.
- Disorders of iron metabolism include iron deficiency anemia due to low intake or absorption of iron and iron overload disorders like hemochromatosis where iron accumulates in tissues and can damage organs like the liver, pancreas and heart.
Chylomicrons are large lipoprotein particles formed in the intestines that transport triglycerides and other lipids from the diet from the intestines to other tissues. They originate in the enterocytes of the small intestine and contain high amounts of triglycerides (85-92%), as well as phospholipids, cholesterol, and proteins. Chylomicrons have a diameter ranging from 75-1200 nm and follow a three stage life cycle where they transition from nascent to mature to remnant particles as they deliver lipids to tissues.
This document discusses disorders of purine metabolism. It begins with an overview of purines, their functions, sources, and metabolic disorders. It then describes the nucleotide degradation pathway, disorders involving blocks or increases in degradation, and conditions involving hyperuricemia and gout. Specific errors in purine metabolism are outlined, including lessons involving the salvage pathway or purine catabolism. Management depends on the underlying molecular pathology in each disease.
Copper is an essential trace element that is present in all tissues, especially the liver, kidneys, heart and skeletal muscles. It serves as a cofactor for several enzymes involved in processes like iron transport, collagen crosslinking, melanin synthesis and oxidative phosphorylation. Copper deficiency can result in neutropenia, anemia, bone abnormalities and neurological issues. Menkes and Wilson's diseases are genetic disorders of copper metabolism that involve defects in copper transport and result in copper accumulation in tissues.
This document summarizes information about vitamin B1 (thiamine) and the disease beriberi caused by thiamine deficiency. It discusses the properties, sources, and daily requirements of thiamine. It describes how thiamine functions as a coenzyme in cellular energy production. Beriberi presents as different syndromes based on the organ system affected, including wet beriberi impacting the cardiovascular system, dry beriberi causing peripheral neuropathy, and Wernicke-Karsakoff syndrome impacting the brain. Treatment involves thiamine supplementation and a diet rich in vitamin B1 to address the deficiency.
Normally urine contains a small amount of sugar that can't be detected by Benedict's test. Glycosuria refers to detectable amounts of sugar in urine, caused when blood glucose rises above the kidney's threshold. There are three types of glycosuria: 1) Alimentary glycosuria occurs after meals when blood sugar temporarily rises above the threshold, 2) Renal glycosuria is benign and caused by impaired kidney reabsorption despite normal blood sugar, and 3) Diabetic glycosuria is pathological and caused by insulin deficiency in diabetes mellitus.
Unit 7 : Carbohydrates metabolism & disordersDrElhamSharif
This document provides an overview of carbohydrate metabolism and disorders by Dr. Elham Sharif. It covers objectives, carbohydrate classification and functions, glucose metabolism pathways, hormonal control of glucose levels, normal blood glucose and urine glucose levels, hormones that affect blood glucose, abnormalities in carbohydrate metabolism including lactose intolerance and hypoglycemia, causes and symptoms of diabetes mellitus, and classification of diabetes into type 1 and type 2. The key topics covered include glucose regulation by insulin and glucagon, glucose metabolism pathways in the body, and abnormalities related to carbohydrate metabolism and diabetes.
Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) is a water-soluble vitamin that exists as three closely related compounds - pyridoxine, pyridoxal, and pyridoxamine. All three can be converted to the active coenzyme form, pyridoxal phosphate (PLP), which is involved in many important metabolic processes like amino acid metabolism, synthesis of neurotransmitters and heme. Deficiency of vitamin B6 can cause neurological, dermatological and hematological issues due to impairment of these metabolic pathways. While essential for many functions, excess intake of vitamin B6 beyond recommended limits may cause sensory neuropathy.
This document provides information about estimating serum urea levels, including:
- An overview of the urea cycle and how urea is produced from excess amino acids and used to excrete nitrogen from the body.
- Details two common enzymatic methods for quantifying urea levels: the urease method and diacetyl monoxime method.
- Discusses factors that influence serum urea levels and the clinical significance of elevated or decreased levels. elevated BUN:creatinine ratio indicates prerenal azotemia while a low ratio suggests renal failure.
This document discusses creatine, creatinine, and creatine kinase (CK). It explains that creatine is synthesized in the liver and kidneys and stored in muscles, where it is converted to phosphocreatine to provide energy. Creatinine is a breakdown product of creatine and phosphocreatine. Serum creatinine levels indicate kidney function, while CK levels indicate damage to heart and skeletal muscles. The document outlines creatine synthesis and breakdown, the roles and clinical importance of creatinine and CK, and how they are used as biomarkers.
The document summarizes urea cycle disorders (UCDs), which are caused by genetic mutations that impair the urea cycle - a pathway in the liver that detoxifies ammonia. The key points are:
1) UCDs can range from severe neonatal presentation with hyperammonemia and coma to late-onset episodic symptoms.
2) Diagnosis involves measuring elevated blood ammonia and amino acid levels. Enzyme analysis or DNA testing can confirm the specific UCD.
3) Treatment focuses on removing ammonia via medications like sodium phenylacetate-sodium benzoate, supplying essential precursors like arginine, and preventing protein intake and catabolism. Vig
Urinalysis provides useful information about organ and systemic functions. It has a long history dating back 6000 years and involves examining properties of urine like color, volume, and sediment under a microscope. Urine is formed in the kidneys by filtering blood and selectively reabsorbing or secreting substances. Common uses of urinalysis include detecting urinary tract infections, renal disease, liver disease, diabetes, nutritional deficiencies, toxic states, and cancer. Specific substances tested can indicate various disorders of the kidneys, pancreas, adrenals, and other endocrine glands. Drug screening and monitoring disease progression are also applications of urinalysis in clinical chemistry.
A 55-year-old male with a history of chronic alcohol use presented with altered mental status and black stools. On examination, he was conscious but confused with signs of liver dysfunction. The main differential diagnoses were hepatic encephalopathy, alcohol withdrawal, cerebrovascular accident, meningitis, and metabolic encephalopathy. Hepatic encephalopathy was suggested as the leading diagnosis given the history of chronic liver disease and characteristic clinical features including fluctuating neurological signs and asterixis. Treatment focused on identifying and removing precipitating factors while providing supportive care and medications to reduce ammonia like lactulose.
Hyperammonemia is a medical condition characterized by an abnormally elevated level of ammonia in the bloodstream. It is caused by defects in the urea cycle which is responsible for detoxifying ammonia produced from protein catabolism. Symptoms range from lethargy and vomiting to seizures and coma. Diagnosis involves tests of blood and urine amino acid and organic acid levels as well as genetic testing. Treatment focuses on restricting protein intake, supplementing with alpha-ketoacid derivatives, and administering drugs to conjugate ammonia into excretable compounds to lower blood ammonia levels.
Hepatic coma, also known as hepatic encephalopathy, occurs when the liver fails to remove toxins from the bloodstream, allowing toxin levels to build up and potentially cause brain damage and coma. Risk factors include acute or toxic liver disease from alcohol, drugs, or viruses. Symptoms range from confusion to coma and are classified in stages based on severity. Treatment focuses on airway management if needed, administering lactulose or antibiotics to reduce toxins, and considering a liver transplant for severe cases. Nurses monitor for changes in consciousness, provide skin care to prevent sores, and manage nutrition and other symptoms of liver failure.
Inborn errors of protein metabolism occur from genetic disorders that cause defects in enzymes involved in biochemical pathways that break down food components normally. Some key points:
1. Genetic disorders are categorized as chromosomal, monogenic, or complex/multifactorial disorders. Inborn errors of metabolism fall under monogenic disorders caused by single gene defects.
2. Examples of inborn errors include disorders of the urea cycle like ornithine transcarbamylase deficiency and disorders of amino acid metabolism like phenylketonuria, alkaptonuria, and maple syrup urine disease.
3. Symptoms of newborns with urea cycle defects include lethargy, coma, seizures,
This document summarizes various inborn errors of amino acid metabolism, including:
- Phenylketonuria (PKU), which results from a defect in the enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase and can cause intellectual disability if left untreated;
- Tyrosinemias, including types 1, 2, and 3, which are caused by defects in tyrosine catabolism and can lead to liver or neurological complications;
- Alkaptonuria, which results from homogentisic acid dioxygenase deficiency and causes dark urine; and
- Maple syrup urine disease, caused by a branched-chain keto acid dehydrogenase complex defect leading to accumulation of leucine, isoleucine
Organophosphate poisoning from pesticides is a major public health problem in rural Asia including Myanmar. It can occur through unintentional or intentional exposure. Patients may present with cholinergic crisis, intermediate syndrome, or delayed neuropathy. Immediate treatment of cholinergic crisis involves atropine administration until targets of pulmonary clearing and tachycardia are met. Pralidoxime should also be given to help regenerate acetylcholinesterase. Ongoing monitoring is needed as recurrent cholinergic features or intermediate syndrome developing in 1-4 days can be fatal if not properly supported.
A 45-year-old man awoke with a painful and swollen right great toe after eating fried liver and drinking beer the night before. His uric acid level was elevated at 8.0 mg/dl, above the normal range. Both his father and grandfather, who were alcoholics, often had joint pain and swelling in their feet. The man likely has gouty arthritis, which is caused by elevated uric acid levels and is known to be associated with alcohol consumption and genetic predisposition.
This document discusses how to diagnose the cause of jaundice through taking a history, performing an examination, and ordering special tests. It outlines various causes of jaundice such as increased bilirubin load from conditions like hereditary spherocytosis or hepatitis, disturbed bilirubin uptake from viral hepatitis or drugs, and disturbed bilirubin excretion from gallstones, cirrhosis, or pancreatic cancer. The examination involves assessing a patient's general appearance, abdomen, liver, and spleen to identify signs that can indicate the cause of jaundice. Special tests are also needed to make an accurate diagnosis.
The document discusses liver failure, including its definition as a clinical syndrome characterized by severe liver dysfunction and hepatic encephalopathy. Causes include viral hepatitis, drugs, ischemia, and autoimmune disorders. Clinical manifestations involve multiple organ systems due to the liver's role in metabolism. Management focuses on reducing complications like encephalopathy and includes medications, dietary changes, and monitoring for organ dysfunction. Nursing care aims to address fluid balance, nutrition, infection prevention, and injury risk in these complex patients.
Haematological disorders PACES - Station 5 Mamdouh Dorrah
This document discusses the evaluation and management of hematological disorders like anemia. It covers taking a thorough history including symptoms, risk factors, medications and lifestyle. The physical exam focuses on signs of anemia. Initial investigations for anemia types include blood counts, iron, B12 and folate levels. Depending on the results, further testing may include endoscopies, biopsy or bone marrow examination to determine the underlying cause such as nutritional deficiencies, infections, cancers or autoimmune disorders. Pernicious anemia specifically requires serology to guide long term treatment.
1) Alcoholic hepatitis is caused by chronic excessive alcohol ingestion and can lead to fatty liver, alcoholic hepatitis, or alcoholic cirrhosis. Risk increases with more than 60-80 g of alcohol per day for 10 years in men or 20-40 g per day for 10 years in women.
2) Alcoholic hepatitis presents with fever, jaundice, abdominal pain, and muscle wasting. Liver tests show elevated AST and ALT levels and AST:ALT ratio over 2. Treatment involves alcohol abstinence, nutrition support, corticosteroids or pentoxifylline, and liver transplantation may be considered.
3) Drug-induced hepatitis can occur through direct toxicity or idiosyncratic reactions.
Tumor lysis syndrome is an oncologic emergency characterized by hyperuricemia, hyperkalemia, hyperphosphatemia, and hypocalcemia due to the rapid breakdown of tumor cells. It occurs after initiation of chemotherapy or other cytotoxic treatments in cancers with a high proliferative rate or large tumor burden. Prophylaxis includes aggressive hydration and use of urate-lowering agents like allopurinol or rasburicase to prevent uric acid crystal formation and preserve kidney function. Early recognition and treatment are important to prevent complications such as acute kidney injury or life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias.
- Hepatic encephalopathy occurs with liver failure and may result from ammonia accumulation in the blood. It can progress to hepatic coma, the most advanced stage.
- While the exact mechanisms are unclear, ammonia is thought to cause brain dysfunction and damage. Treatment focuses on reducing ammonia levels through lactulose and restricting protein intake.
- Symptoms range from confusion to coma. Medical management aims to treat the underlying cause, monitor for complications, and support the patient and family.
Screening method of herbal drugs & formulationKUNAL KELZARKAR
This document summarizes various methods used to evaluate hepatoprotective activity. Liver function tests and animal models involving induced liver damage are used. Common animal models include those using allyl alcohol, carbon tetrachloride, and paracetamol to induce liver necrosis or damage in rats. The degree of protection is then assessed by examining viability of isolated hepatocytes or liver tissue, and measuring serum enzymes and other biochemical parameters. Several plants commonly used in Ayurveda like turmeric, milk thistle, and licorice are also mentioned as having potential hepatoprotective properties.
Acute liver failure is characterized by acute liver injury, hepatic encephalopathy, and elevated INR within 26 weeks without previous liver disease. Common causes include acetaminophen toxicity, viral infections, and idiosyncratic drug reactions. Patients present with symptoms like fatigue, nausea, and jaundice. Complications include cerebral edema, renal failure, electrolyte imbalances, coagulopathy, and infections. Treatment focuses on supportive care, treating encephalopathy, and consideration of liver transplantation for eligible patients. Prognosis depends on the degree of encephalopathy and presence of other risk factors.
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2. What is hartnup disease ?
• Hartnup disease is a condition caused by the body inability to absorb
certain protein building blocks [amino acid] from the diet .
• It is an autosomal recessive disorder resulting, in impaired functioning of
transport protein intestines and kidneys.
• This activity describes the various etiological factors, pathophysiology, and
management of patients with Hartnup disease.
4. History:
• Hartnup disease was named for the Hartnup family of England,
who featured in a 1956 study of the condition. Four out of eight
family members were found to have excessive amounts of amino
acids in their urine
• They also had skin rash and a lack of coordination of their
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• Diagnosis of Hartnup disease is made by showing
the characteristic amino acid excretion pattern in
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• The number and severity of attacks can be reduced by
maintaining good nutrition and supplementing the diet with
oral niacin or niacinamide 50 to 100 mg 2 times a day.
• Attacks may be treated with oral nicotinamide 20 mg once a day.
• Niacin or niacinamide supplements