MELAS is an uncommon hereditary disorder that can cause strokes and dementia. MELAS syndrome is a neurodegenerative disorder. MELAS stands for mitochondrial myopathy, encephalopathy, lactic acidosis, and stroke-like episodes.
MELAS syndrome is brought about by changes in genetic material (DNA) in the mitochondria. Our DNA is found mostly in the cell nucleus. Some of our DNA is in another vital structure called the mitochondrion. MELAS syndrome is a known to begin in childhood, usually between 2 and 15 years old, this disorder mostly influences the nervous system and muscles. The most common early symptoms are seizures, headaches, loss of appetite and vomiting .Muscle weakness and stroke like events may also occur and can lead
MELAS syndrome is brought about by changes in genetic material (DNA) in the mitochondria. Our DNA is found mostly in the cell nucleus. Some of our DNA is in another vital structure called the mitochondrion. MELAS syndrome is a known to begin in childhood, usually between 2 and 15 years old, this disorder mostly influences the nervous system and muscles. The most common early symptoms are seizures, headaches, loss of appetite and vomiting .Muscle weakness and stroke like events may also occur and can lead