Symptoms

In the most common form, an infant usually begins showing symptoms by about 6 months of age. Signs and symptoms of Tay-Sachs disease can include the following:

• Loss of motor skills, including turning over, crawling and sitting up
• Exaggerated reactions when the baby hears loud noises
• Seizures
• Vision and hearing loss
• "Cherry-red" spots in the eyes
• Muscle weakness
• Movement problems

When to see a doctor

If your child has any of the signs or symptoms listed above, schedule an appointment with your child's doctor.