children s health issues
Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
Types of metachromatic leukodystrophy
In theinfantile form,a child has progressive paralysis and dementia, meaning that the paralysis and dementia get worse throughout the life of the child. Symptoms of this form usually begin before 4 years of age and result in death by about age 9. In thejuvenile form,children have problems walking, intellectual impairment, and weakness, numbness, and pain in the hands and feet. Symptoms of this form begin between 4 years and 16 years of age. There is also a milder adult form. 