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Maple syrup urine disease
Maple syrup urine disease is a disease passed down in families due to a lack of an enzyme responsible for digesting certain kinds of amino acids. These amino acids build up in the body, causing damage to various organ systems.
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I just had a maple syrup urine disease diagnosis, what can I expect?
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What natural test booster should i take if I have maple syrup urine disease?
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What is the history of one with maple syrup urine disease?
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What should I expect after being diagnosed with maple syrup urine disease?
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My daughter is diagnosed with maple syrup urine disease. Could it be genetic?
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Besides maple syrup urine disease, what are some causes of urine that smells sweet?
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What to do if my urine has a strong maple syrup smell. it can't be maple syrup urine disease considering this is the first time this along with an infection, right?
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Which chromosome defect leads to maple syrup urine disease and can stem cell therapy help?
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Is maple syrup urine syndrome real?
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Is there really a maple syrup urine disorder?
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Will Hydrocodone cough syrup show up in a urine test?
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Hydrocodone cough syrup will get me a positive urine drug test?
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A 66-year old male asked:
I have a bi-lateral nephrostomy; since June, 2012. The urine on the right is now like syrup and also is the same when I urinate. Normal?
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Would percocet pain pills and hydrocodone cough syrup show up as the same on a urine drug test?
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Potassium citrate syrup for urine discomfort - safe for pregnancy or trying to conceive?pls give detailed info thanks a lot in advance!
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