Tay-Sachs Disorder
By: Shaelin & Hugo
Description of Disorder
It is a rare disorder that inherited and it destroys spinal cord and brain nerve cells (neurons).
Type of disorder
Autosomal recessive
Characteristics/ Symptoms of this disorder
- Muscle weakness
- Loss of muscle coordination (ataxia)
- Problems with movement and speech
- Mental illness
Is it more common in males or females?
Both have the same chance of having Tay-Sachs.
Treatments?
No treatment, but there is medicine to help with the seizures, a proper nutrition and good hydration is needed.
How does this affect a persons life
-Seizures
-Deafness
-Blindness
-Feeding difficulties
-Abnormal body tone
How are scientists trying to help/treat this disorder?
Scientists and doctors are doing different screenings on the children with Tay Sachs and give prenatal testing which shows which parent is the carrier.