Mitochondrial Disease Testing: All you need to know

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ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW Mitochondrial diseases are chronic, genetic, often inherited disorders that occur when mitochondria fail to supply enough energy for the body to function properly. Mitochondrial diseases are often present at birth, but also can occur at any age.

INHERTANCE TYPE Autosomal recessive inheritance Autosomal dominant inheritance Mitochondrial inheritance Random mutations

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS Signs and Symptoms of mitochondrial diseases depend on which cells of the body are affected. Even sufferers inside the identical own family who have the identical mitochondrial disorder could have differences in signs and symptoms, severity and age of onset.

Poor growth. Muscle weakness, muscle pain, low muscle t exercise intolerance. Vision and/or hearing problems. Autism, autism-like features. Heart, liver or kidney diseases. Diabetes. Increased risk of infection. Neurological problems, seizures, migraines, strokes Movement disorders.

TREATMENT There are no treatment plans for mitochondrial diseases, however, treatment can help lessen symptoms or gradual the decline in fitness. Treatment varies from patient to affected person and depends on the specific mitochondrial ailment recognized and its severity.

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