What is Mitochondrial Disorders
Mitochondrial Disorders are very rare with fewer than 20,000 US cases per year. Treatment can help, but this condition can’t be cured. It does require a medical diagnosis with labs tests/genetic testing. The condition can be lifelong or chronic. A common factor among mitochondrial diseases is that the mitochondria are unable to completely burn food and oxygen to generate energy, which is essential for normal cell function. It’s often inherited. Symptoms might include poor growth, developmental delays, and muscle weakness. There’s no cure, but physical therapy and medications can manage symptoms. Consult a doctor for medical advice. Back to conditions page.
Symptoms
- Developmental delays
- Developmental disability
- Fatigue
- Flaccid muscles
- Heart block
- Inability to exercise
- Loss of muscle
- Muscle quiver
- Muscle weakness
- Nervous system dysfunction
- Poor growth
- Problems with coordination
- Seizures
- Severe unintentional weight loss
- Slow growth
- Weak eye muscles or rapid involuntary movement
Treatment
- Treatment depends on severity
- Dietary supplement
- Ketogenic diet
- Medical geneticist
- Neurologist
- Physical therapist
- physical therapy
- Primary care provider (PCP)
- There’s no cure
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