In 21-hydroxylase, newborns develop severe symptoms shortly after birth due to loss of salt.
Dehydration and weight loss Vomiting Cardiac arrhythmias Electrolyte imbalance
Girls will usually have normal internal female reproductive organs as normal girls. But some of their external appearance may change. Boys won't have any obvious problems at birth. However, they may have 3-4 years early virilizing characteristics than normal boys.
Irregular or absent menstruation in girls Ambiguous genitalia or virilizing characteristics in girls, often appearing more male than female: Deep voice, early appearance of pubic and armpit hair, excessive hair growth and facial hair Early appearance of masculine characteristics in boys: Deep voice, early appearance of pubic and armpit hair, enlarged penis, small testes, well-developed muscles Rapid growth during childhood, but shorter than average final height Infertility Low bone density
What are the symptoms of 21-hydroxylase deficiency?
In 21-hydroxylase, newborns develop severe symptoms shortly after birth due to loss of salt.
Dehydration and weight loss {{ORGANIZATION}} arrhythmias Electrolyte imbalance
Girls will usually have normal internal female reproductive organs as normal girls. But some of their external appearance may change. Boys won't have any obvious {{EMAIL}}. However, they may have 3-4 years early virilizing characteristics than normal boys.
Irregular or absent menstruation in girls Ambiguous genitalia or virilizing characteristics in girls, often appearing more male than female: Deep voice, early appearance of pubic and armpit hair, excessive hair growth and facial hair Early appearance of masculine characteristics in boys: Deep voice, early appearance of pubic and armpit hair, enlarged penis, small testes, well-developed muscles Rapid growth during childhood, but shorter than average final height Infertility Low bone density