Symptoms of TAY-SACHS DISEASE
Shortly after birth, infants that have the genetic defects producing Tay-Sachs disease begin to develop symptoms. There is loss of alertness and slowed mental development. Muscle strength is lost and the infants have difficulty sitting up or turning over. As the disorder progresses, the infants may develop deafness, blindness, seizures and severe constipation caused by an impaired nerve supply to the colon.
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