Symptoms
Hunter Syndrome, also known as Mucopolysaccharidosis Type II or MPS II, is an inherited disorder in which your child’s body does not produce enough of an enzyme needed to break down sugar molecules accumulated over time and lead to organ and tissue damage over time. MPS II falls under lysosomal storage disorders. Boys have a higher risk of this disease because they inherit it on one X chromosome while female carriers carry both copies.
Children suffering from Hunter syndrome typically exhibit mild-to-moderate symptoms. They may struggle to breathe normally, grow normally, and develop normally over time; some even may develop heart issues.
Parents of a severely diagnosed child can find themselves dealing with additional stress when receiving news of their life expectancy being shorter than expected. Therefore, it’s vital that parents work closely with healthcare providers in order to learn as much as possible while receiving support from friends and family as well as consulting a counselor if there are difficulties dealing with emotions surrounding your child’s condition.
