What Is Adrenoleukodystrophy

ALD causes severe damage to your nervous system. It does this by breaking apart the fatty covering (called myelin) that protects nerves in your brain and spinal cord. This makes it harder for nerves to send messages to your brain. The adrenal glands, which help control things like your immune system, blood pressure, and other functions, are also harmed by ALD. Because of that, your body can’t make enough of the hormones you need to be healthy

How Do You Get ALD?

mutated gene on the X chromosome (the strand of DNA that decides if you’re born male or female) is the cause of ALD. Males have one X chromosome, so only need to inherit one damaged gene from a parent to be affected. Females have two X chromosomes so are less likely to have ALD. If they do, it’s often less severe

Jordan – Irbid

*   Fatima Bint Al Yaman Comprehensive School

*  Under the supervision of   Teacher: Hanan Al Omari

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