Lifestyle & Chronic Conditions
Tyrosinemia
Serious
ICD-10: E70 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: टाइरोसिनेमिया · தமிழ்: டைரோசினீமியா · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಟೈರೋಸಿನೆಮಿಯಾ · తెలుగు: టైరోసినెమియా · বাংলা: টাইরোসিনেমিয়া · मराठी: टायरोसिनेमिया · ગુજરાતી: ટાયરોસિનેમિયા
About this condition
A rare inherited metabolic disorder where the body cannot properly break down the amino acid tyrosine, leading to toxic buildup that damages the liver and kidneys. Newborns with this condition may show poor feeding, jaundice, and failure to gain weight. Early diagnosis through newborn screening and special diet can prevent serious complications.
Common symptoms
failure to thrive
jaundice
liver enlargement
vomiting
poor feeding
cabbage-like odor
When to see a doctor: immediately if suspected in newborn
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | टाइरोसिनेमिया · यकृत रोग · पीलिया · विकास में कमी |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | டைரோசினீமியா · கல்லீரல் நோய் · மஞ்சள் காமாலை · வளர்ச்சி தடை |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಟೈರೋಸಿನೆಮಿಯಾ · ಯಕೃತ್ತಿನ ಕಾಯಿಲೆ · ಕಾಮಾಲೆ · ಬೆಳವಣಿಗೆ ತೊಂದರೆ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | టైరోసినెమియా · కాలేయ వ్యాధి · కామెర్లు · ఎదుగుదల లోపం |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | টাইরোসিনেমিয়া · যকৃতের রোগ · জন্ডিস · বৃদ্ধির ব্যর্থতা |
| Marathi (मराठी) | टायरोसिनेमिया · यकृत रोग · कावीळ · वाढीत अपयश |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | ટાયરોસિનેમિયા · યકૃત રોગ · કમળો · વૃદ્ધિમાં નિષ્ફળતા |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Tyrosinemia?
failure to thrive, jaundice, liver enlargement, vomiting, poor feeding, cabbage-like odor.
When should I see a doctor?
immediately if suspected in newborn
Is Tyrosinemia common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Tyrosinemia?
Severity is classified as Serious. immediately if suspected in newborn.
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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