New Delhi: Hunter syndrome (mucopolysaccharidosis type II) is an inherited metabolic disorder that primarily affects males. It happens because of a gene mutation that leads to the buildup of a sugar molecule in the tissues called glycosaminoglycans (GAGs). There is a lack of awareness regarding this syndrome, and the symptoms may go unnoticed. Hunter syndrome is divided into neuronopathic and non-neuronopathic. Hunter syndrome can affect children in different ways; behavioural changes and attention issues often appear in the neuronopathic form. As the condition progresses, it can lead to seizures, cognitive decline, language delays, and oral, respiratory, heart, and digestive problems.

Dr. Anish Pillai, Lead Consultant- Neonatology and Paediatrics, Motherhood Hospitals, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, while talking about the symptoms, said that children may also have joint stiffness, short stature, and muscle........

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