What is Mitochondrial Myopathy?
Mitochondrial myopathies are a group of neuromuscular diseases caused by damage to the mitochondria which are small, energy-producing structures that serve as the cells' "power plants."
Who has Mitochondrial Myopathy at PatientsLikeMe?
- 17 patients have this condition
- 1 New patient joined this month
- 11 say Mitochondrial Myopathy is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 60% | Females |
|---|---|
| 40% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 5 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 2 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 1 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 1 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 2 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 0 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
These charts show data from Mitochondrial Myopathy patients who have completed their condition history