Friday Facts! Blue Diaper Syndrome

Welcome to Friday Facts! here on the Knowledge Safari blog. Each week we aim to shine the spotlight on various segments of special needs in order to raise awareness and provide information. Today we focus on Blue Diaper Syndrome

The following information is taken from NORD.

Blue diaper syndrome is a rare, genetic metabolic disorder characterized by the incomplete intestinal breakdown of tryptophan, a dietary nutrient. Symptoms typically include digestive disturbances, fever, irritability and visual difficulties. Some children with blue diaper syndrome may also develop kidney disease. Infants with this disorder may have bluish urine-stained diapers. Blue diaper syndrome is inherited as an autosomal or X-linked recessive trait.Organizations related to Blue Diaper Syndrome

American Kidney Fund, Inc.
6110 Executive BoulevardSuite 1010Rockville MD 20852Phone #: 301-881-3052800 #: 800-638-8299e-mail: mdemelo@kidneyfund.orgHome page: http://www.kidneyfund.org