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5 Facts you should know about

Cdkl5 deficiency disorder

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The hallmarks of Cdk15 deficiency disorder are the onset of seizures at a very early age and severe neurodevelopmental delay impacting cognitive, motor, speech, and visual function

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Most children have 1 to 5 seizures every day

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Other symptoms include problems with sleeping, feeding, and teeth grinding

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Gastrointestinal symptoms are common and may include constipation, reflux, and air swallowing

5

About 1 in 5 children need a feeding tube

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