Mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell, that provides energy required by the cell to perform its activities. Therefore, any damage to the mitochondria or improper functioning may result in mitochondrial disorders. Alzheimer's disease and diabetes are some examples of mitochondrial disorders.
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I have Ehlers Danlos syndrome and dysautonomia. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I have Ehlers Danlos and dysautonomia. Six months ago, they found what they believed was an outpouching in my brain in an MRI after I had a migraine for two days. They did a follow-up five months later, (and therefore the previous MRI was last month) and found the same thing. (My report... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to Icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Try to avoid any trauma to your head. I suggest you eat more fruits and vegetables. I hope this information will help you. Please revert in case of further queries. Thank you. Read Full »
Did my muscular biopsy check for mitochondrial functions?
Query: Hello doctor, My brother has done a muscular biopsy. I want to know whether the general functions of the mitochondria have been checked and verified in this muscular biopsy. In the hospital, they have checked the muscular biopsy and they are as follows: ATPases (9.4, 4.63, 4.35), menadione, succinat... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The diagnosis of mitochondrial disease was based on the presence of characteristic ragged red fibers (RRF) in more than 2 % of muscle fibers in the muscle biopsy (attachment removed to protect patient identity). RRFs are not pathognomonic of mitochondrial diseases,... Read Full »
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