Question

What are the symptoms of enzyme deficiency?

Answer 1

Enzyme deficiency:

1. It is the deficiency of enzymes where the body fails to produce specific enzymes.
2. As a result, several physiological and biochemical processes are disrupted.
3. This leads to the accumulation of several toxic substances in the body.
4. Consequently, tissue and organ damage occurs.
5. This deficiency could occur due to deletion or a loss-of-function mutation in the gene responsible for producing the concerned enzyme.

The general symptoms of enzyme deficiency are as follows:

1. Gastric disorders: The deficiency of enzymes that are required during digestion leads to various gastric problems.
2. Neurological disorders: Enzymes required for fat and protein metabolism might lead to the accumulation of fats and proteins in brain tissue and result in neurological disorders.
3. Cramping: The deficiency of enzymes crucial for muscle activity, lead to prolonged contraction causing painful cramps.