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LCHAD Deficiency

LCHAD Deficiency

LCHAD Deficiency: Understanding the Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment Introduction LCHAD deficiency, also known as Long-chain 3-hydroxyacyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency, is a rare genetic disorder that affects the body’s ability to break down certain fats into energy. This condition falls under the category of fatty acid oxidation disorders (FAODs). Individuals with LCHAD deficiency have a mutation…