Wolfram syndrome is a single term used to describe collective disorders like Diabetes insipidus along with diabetes mellitus with optic atrophy and deafness. It is also shortly called as DIDMOAD disorder and is inherited by birth. The person affected with this syndrome would have diabetes plus optical problem and deafness but the intensity of the problem may not be the same for all individuals.
Since the disorder was first identified by Dr. Don Wolfram it is known after his name. Defective genes inherited by birth would affect some portion of the brain stem causing the above disorders. In addition to the above disorders, the affected child may also suffer from kidney problems and various neurological problems.
Symptoms :
Initial symptoms are evident right from early childhood days. The child may have problems in vision and hearing.
Causes :