3-hydroxyacyl-CoA Dehydrogenase deficiency (M/SCHAD)

3-hydroxyacyl-CoA Dehydrogenase deficiency is an inherited condition that prevents the body from converting certain fats to energy, particularly during prolonged periods without food (fasting).

Characteristics of this disorder typically arise during infancy or early childhood. Signs and symptoms include muscle weakness, poor appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, liver problems, low blood sugar, seizures, life- threatening heart and breaking problems, coma, and sudden death (SIDS).