Batten disease: symptoms of the life-threatening condition

Batten disease: symptoms of the life-threatening condition

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The cause of Batten disease relates to the child’s genes. It’s a condition that’s inherited and only occurs when both parents carry the same gene mutation. The gene in question affects the


body’s ability to dispose of cellular waste. As a result, fats, proteins, and sugars build up in the body and begin to affect the brain cells that, in turn, causes the body to stop


functioning as it should.