Lifestyle & Chronic Conditions
Zellweger syndrome
Emergency
ICD-10: E71 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: जेलवेगर सिंड्रोम · தமிழ்: செல்வேகர் நோய்க்குறி · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಝೆಲ್ವೆಗರ್ ಸಿಂಡ್ರೋಮ್ · తెలుగు: జెల్వెగర్ సిండ్రోమ్ · বাংলা: জেলভেগার সিন্ড্রোম · मराठी: झेलवेगर सिंड्रोम · ગુજરાતી: ઝેલવેગર સિન્ડ્રોમ
About this condition
This is a rare inherited disorder present from birth that affects multiple organ systems due to problems with cell structures called peroxisomes. Babies typically show severe symptoms including poor muscle tone, liver problems, and neurological issues. Most cases are diagnosed in infancy and require specialized pediatric care with multidisciplinary support.
Common symptoms
weak muscle tone
seizures
liver enlargement
developmental delays
feeding difficulties
distinctive facial features
When to see a doctor: immediately
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | जेलवेगर सिंड्रोम · दुर्लभ आनुवंशिक रोग · विकास में देरी · लीवर बढ़ना |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | செல்வேகர் நோய்க்குறி · மரபு நோய் · தசை பலவீனம் · வளர்ச்சி தாமதம் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಝೆಲ್ವೆಗರ್ ಸಿಂಡ್ರೋಮ್ · ಆನುವಂಶಿಕ ರೋಗ · ಸ್ನಾಯು ದೌರ್ಬಲ್ಯ · ಬೆಳವಣಿಗೆ ವಿಳಂಬ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | జెల్వెగర్ సిండ్రోమ్ · వంశపారంపర్య వ్యాధి · కండర బలహీనత · ఎదుగుదల ఆలస్యం |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | জেলভেগার সিন্ড্রোম · বংশগত রোগ · পেশী দুর্বলতা · বৃদ্ধি বিলম্ব |
| Marathi (मराठी) | झेलवेगर सिंड्रोम · अनुवांशिक रोग · स्नायू अशक्तता · विकासात विलंब |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | ઝેલવેગર સિન્ડ્રોમ · આનુવંશિક રોગ · સ્નાયુ નબળાઈ · વિકાસમાં વિલંબ |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Zellweger syndrome?
weak muscle tone, seizures, liver enlargement, developmental delays, feeding difficulties, distinctive facial features.
When should I see a doctor?
immediately
Is Zellweger syndrome common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Zellweger syndrome?
Severity is classified as Emergency. 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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