Lifestyle & Chronic Conditions
Childhood cerebral X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy
Serious
ICD-10: E71.520 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: एक्स-लिंक्ड एड्रीनोल्यूकोडिस्ट्रॉफी बचपन · தமிழ்: குழந்தை பருவ எக்ஸ்-இணைப்பு அட்ரினோல்யூகோடிஸ்ட்ரபி · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಬಾಲ್ಯದ ಎಕ್ಸ್-ಲಿಂಕ್ಡ್ ಅಡ್ರಿನೋಲ್ಯೂಕೋಡಿಸ್ಟ್ರಫಿ · తెలుగు: బాల్య ఎక్స్-లింక్డ్ అడ్రినోల్యూకోడిస్ట్రఫీ · বাংলা: শৈশব এক্স-লিঙ্কড অ্যাড্রিনোলিউকোডিস্ট্রফি · मराठी: बालपण एक्स-लिंक्ड अॅड्रिनोल्यूकोडिस्ट्रॉफी · ગુજરાતી: બાળપણનો એક્સ-લિંક્ડ એડ્રિનોલ્યુકોડિસ્ટ્રોફી
About this condition
This is a rare inherited genetic disorder that primarily affects boys, causing progressive damage to the brain's white matter and adrenal glands. The condition typically begins in childhood with behavioral and learning problems, then progresses to loss of vision, hearing, and movement abilities. Early diagnosis through genetic testing and specialized medical care including potential stem cell transplant can help slow disease progression.
Common symptoms
vision loss
hearing loss
difficulty walking
behavioral changes
learning difficulties
seizures
speech problems
muscle stiffness
When to see a doctor: immediately
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | एक्स-लिंक्ड एड्रीनोल्यूकोडिस्ट्रॉफी बचपन · बाल मस्तिष्क एक्स-लिंक्ड रोग · एड्रीनोल्यूकोडिस्ट्रॉफी बच्चों में |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | குழந்தை பருவ எக்ஸ்-இணைப்பு அட்ரினோல்யூகோடிஸ்ட்ரபி · குழந்தை மூளை எக்ஸ்-இணைப்பு நோய் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಬಾಲ್ಯದ ಎಕ್ಸ್-ಲಿಂಕ್ಡ್ ಅಡ್ರಿನೋಲ್ಯೂಕೋಡಿಸ್ಟ್ರಫಿ · ಮಕ್ಕಳ ಮೆದುಳು ಎಕ್ಸ್-ಲಿಂಕ್ಡ್ ರೋಗ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | బాల్య ఎక్స్-లింక్డ్ అడ్రినోల్యూకోడిస్ట్రఫీ · పిల్లల మెదడు ఎక్స్-లింక్డ్ వ్యాధి |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | শৈশব এক্স-লিঙ্কড অ্যাড্রিনোলিউকোডিস্ট্রফি · শিশু মস্তিষ্ক এক্স-লিঙ্কড রোগ |
| Marathi (मराठी) | बालपण एक्स-लिंक्ड अॅड्रिनोल्यूकोडिस्ट्रॉफी · मुलांचा मेंदू एक्स-लिंक्ड रोग |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | બાળપણનો એક્સ-લિંક્ડ એડ્રિનોલ્યુકોડિસ્ટ્રોફી · બાળકનું મગજ એક્સ-લિંક્ડ રોગ |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Childhood cerebral X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy?
vision loss, hearing loss, difficulty walking, behavioral changes, learning difficulties, seizures.
When should I see a doctor?
immediately
Is Childhood cerebral X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Childhood cerebral X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy?
Severity is classified as Serious. immediately.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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