How do mucolipidoses affect the body?

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When a person has one of the mucolipidoses diseases, their body has trouble processing and eliminating carbohydrates and lipids (fats) from its cells. Depending on where the waste builds up, a person might have problems with their vision, movement, or cognition. Some people have skeletal deformities, and others have problems with their spleen, liver, or heart.

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Metabolic Disorders

Metabolic disorders disrupt the body's ability to make or break down carbohydrates, proteins and fats in food. When the body has too much or too little of these substances, major health problems can develop. Metabolic disorders are usually genetic, and the severity can vary. In some cases, dietary supplements, medications and special diets can help treat the disorder.

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