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</noscript></div><div class="main"><div id="ency_summary"><p>Hartnup disorder is a genetic condition in which there is a defect in the transport of certain <a test="test" href="./002222.htm">amino acids</a> (such as <a test="test" href="./002332.htm">tryptophan</a> and histidine) by the small intestine and kidneys.</p></div><section><div class="section"><div class="section-header"><div class="section-title"><h2>Causes</h2></div><div class="section-button"><button type="submit" aria-controls="section-1" role="button" title="Expand/Collapse section"><span class="icon icon-section-action">
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</div></div><div class="section-body" id="section-1"><p>Hartnup disorder is a metabolic condition involving amino acids. It is an inherited condition. This condition occurs due to non-working copies of the <em>SLC6A19</em> gene. A child must inherit a copy of the variant gene from both parents to be seriously affected.</p><p>The condition most often appears between ages 3 to 9 years.</p></div></div></section><section><div class="section"><div class="section-header"><div class="section-title"><h2>Symptoms</h2></div><div class="section-button"><button type="submit" aria-controls="section-2" role="button" title="Expand/Collapse section"><span class="icon icon-section-action">
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</div></div><div class="section-body" id="section-2"><p>Most people show no symptoms. If symptoms do occur, they most often appear in childhood and may include:</p><ul><li>Diarrhea</li><li>Mood changes</li><li>Nervous system (neurologic) problems, such as abnormal muscle tone and uncoordinated movements</li><li>Red, scaly <a test="test" href="./003220.htm">skin rash</a>, usually when skin is exposed to sunlight</li><li>Sensitivity to light (photosensitivity)</li><li><a test="test" href="./003271.htm">Short stature</a></li></ul></div></div></section><section><div class="section"><div class="section-header"><div class="section-title"><h2>Exams and Tests</h2></div><div class="section-button"><button type="submit" aria-controls="section-3" role="button" title="Expand/Collapse section"><span class="icon icon-section-action">
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</div></div><div class="section-body" id="section-3"><p>The health care provider will order a urine test to check for high levels of neutral amino acids. The levels of other amino acids may be normal.</p><p>Your provider can test for the gene that causes this condition. Biochemical tests may also be ordered.</p></div></div></section><section><div class="section"><div class="section-header"><div class="section-title"><h2>Treatment</h2></div><div class="section-button"><button type="submit" aria-controls="section-4" role="button" title="Expand/Collapse section"><span class="icon icon-section-action">
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</div></div><div class="section-body" id="section-4"><p>Treatments include:</p><ul><li>Avoiding sun exposure by wearing protective clothing and using a sunscreen with a protection factor of 15 or higher</li><li>Eating a high-protein diet</li><li>Taking supplements containing nicotinamide</li><li>Undergoing mental health treatment, such as taking antidepressants or mood stabilizers, if mood swings or other mental health problems occur </li></ul></div></div></section><section><div class="section"><div class="section-header"><div class="section-title"><h2>Outlook (Prognosis)</h2></div><div class="section-button"><button type="submit" aria-controls="section-5" role="button" title="Expand/Collapse section"><span class="icon icon-section-action">
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</div></div><div class="section-body" id="section-5"><p>Most people with this disorder can expect to live a normal life with no disability. Rarely, there have been reports of severe nervous system disease and even deaths in families with this disorder.</p></div></div></section><section><div class="section"><div class="section-header"><div class="section-title"><h2>Possible Complications</h2></div><div class="section-button"><button type="submit" aria-controls="section-6" role="button" title="Expand/Collapse section"><span class="icon icon-section-action">
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</div></div><div class="section-body" id="section-6"><p>In most cases, there are no complications. Complications when they occur may include:</p><ul><li><div>Changes in skin color that are permanent</div></li><li><div>Mental health problems</div></li><li><div>Rash</div></li><li><div>Uncoordinated movements</div></li></ul><p>Nervous system symptoms can most often be reversed. However, in rare cases they can be severe or life threatening.</p></div></div></section><section><div class="section"><div class="section-header"><div class="section-title"><h2>When to Contact a Medical Professional</h2></div><div class="section-button"><button type="submit" aria-controls="section-7" role="button" title="Expand/Collapse section"><span class="icon icon-section-action">
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</div></div><div class="section-body" id="section-7"><p>Contact your provider if you have symptoms of this condition, especially if you have a family history of Hartnup disorder. Genetic counseling is recommended if you have a personal or family history of this condition and are planning a pregnancy.</p></div></div></section><section><div class="section"><div class="section-header"><div class="section-title"><h2>Prevention</h2></div><div class="section-button"><button type="submit" aria-controls="section-8" role="button" title="Expand/Collapse section"><span class="icon icon-section-action">
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</div></div><div class="section-body" id="section-8"><p>Genetic counseling prior to marriage and conception may help prevent some cases. Eating a high-protein diet may prevent amino acid deficiencies that cause symptoms.</p></div></div></section><section><div class="section"><div class="section-header"><div class="section-title"><h2>References</h2></div><div class="section-button"><button type="submit" aria-controls="section-Ref" role="button" title="Expand/Collapse section"><span class="icon icon-section-action">
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</div></div><div class="section-body" id="section-Ref"><p>Kliegman RM, St. Geme JW, Blum NJ, et al. Defects in metabolism of amino acids. In: Kliegman RM, St. Geme JW, Blum NJ, et al, eds. <em>Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics</em>. 22nd ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2020:chap 105.</p><p>Pearl PL, DiBacco ML, Gibson KM. Inborn errors of metabolism and the nervous system. In: Jankovic J, Mazziotta JC, Pomeroy SL, Newman NJ, eds. <em>Bradley and Daroff's Neurology in Clinical Practice</em>. 8th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2022:chap 91.</p></div></div></section>
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