Ornithine Transcarbamylase Deficiency is a rare metabolic disorder. OTC affects my body's ability to get rid of ammonia, a toxic breakdown product of the body's use of protein. The accumulation of ammonia in my blood travels to vital organs in my body. Complications of OTC can include developmental delay, liver damage, brittle hair, mood swings and affect my performance at school. Having only one kidney further complicates my condition. Since my body cannot handle large amounts of nitrogen, a low-protein diet (38g/day) is essential. I also take sodium benzoate after every meal, which "mops up" excess nitrogen/ammonia.

Thursday, 25 August 2011

Protein overloads

If I have too much protein, I could pass out and I could go into a coma, but those are not easy for me to make sure of, I'd have to eat about 10% of protein in a whole day to be able to do those, but, I can deffinitely start feeling nausious and feel a little bit like fainting. That happened to me 2 months ago, but after that I was absolutely and completely fine, and I felt much better after I took my medicine. This can happen to anyone with a disorder like mine, but, the reactions that your body can make from this can be solved fast.
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