SYMPTOMS OF KRABBE DISEASE

Children with Krabbe disease usually appear healthy at birth.  Symptoms commonly begin between the ages of 3-6 months but the disease-course is different for each child.

Symptoms of Early/Late-Infantile Krabbe often include:

• Changes in Muscle Tone
  • From Floppy to Rigid
• Feeding Difficulties
• Crying & Irritability
• Sensitivity to Loud Sounds
• Severe Seizures
• Unexplained Fevers
• Fisting
  • Hand Closes Around Thumb
• Vision Loss

 

Symptoms in Later-Onset Krabbe often include:

• Changes in Gait (walking difficulties)
• Swallowing Issues
• Irritability
• Loss of Body & Head Control
• Vision Impairment
• Rigid Muscles
• Seizures

 

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