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MCAD deficiency

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Treatment

The main goal of treatment for MCAD deficiency is to prevent problems from occurring. It's important to have regular meals and snacks and choose foods that are high in carbohydrates and low in fat.

Talk with your doctor about what to do if symptoms develop. Some experts recommend giving simple carbohydrates, such as glucose tablets or sweetened, non-diet beverages, by mouth. If the symptoms are more serious, an intravenous (IV) line may be needed.

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Nov. 17, 2017
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References
  1. National Library of Medicine. Medium-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency. Genetics Home Reference. http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/medium-chain-acyl-coa-dehydrogenase-deficiency. Accessed Feb. 12, 2016.
  2. Matern D, et al., ets. Medium-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency. In: GeneReviews. Seattle, Wash.: University of Seattle, Washington; 1993-2016. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK1424. Accessed Feb. 12, 2016.
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  4. Merck Manual Consumer Version. MCAD deficiency. http://www.merckmanuals.com/home/children-s-health-issues/hereditary-metabolic-disorders/disorders-of-lipid-metabolism. Accessed Feb. 12, 2016.

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