What Is Krabbe Disease?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
9. What Health Complications Can Krabbe Disease Cause in Adults?
In children, Krabbe disease is almost always fatal. For adults, the progress is less direct. While the condition itself is not likely to kill an adult directly, complications can lead to additional health concerns. It is common for someone to begin to go blind and deaf as muscle and nerve functions deteriorate, as does the strength and tone of muscle groups throughout the body.
Eventually, the complications of Krabbe disease will indirectly lead to a person’s death. During the final stages, respiratory failure is common as the muscles no longer have the ability to carry on the functions of breathing.
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