What Is Tay-Sachs Disease?
6. Complications
There are many different complications associated with Tay-Sachs disease. However, the most common complications are pneumonia and other respiratory infections. These tend to reoccur in people with Tay-Sachs disease, and most die from these complications.
Other complications associated with the disease include paralysis and inability to move or swallow. This can make it impossible for children with the disease to eat or drink. In many cases, children with the disease are put on a feeding tube to help provide the nutrition and hydration they require.
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