Guide To Treating Maple Syrup Urine Disease

Pain Medication

Maple syrup urine disease will sometimes have complications requiring management with pain medication. The basic symptoms don't cause pain, but a buildup of amino acids will cause other symptoms. With classic cases, individuals are not able to metabolize protein, so they experience bone loss, making them susceptible to fractures. This also makes them more likely to experience pancreatitis.

In certain cases, patients have experienced intracranial hypertension, which means blood pressure within the skull increases, leading to painful headaches. Vomiting and nausea can sometimes occur due to the headaches. Doctors may recommend medications to help manage the pain of headaches and fractures. Multiple different medications may be used if a patient is experiencing a metabolic crisis.