What is mitochondrial disease?
Mitochondrial diseases result from failures of mitochondrial, compartments present in every cell except red blood cells and responsible for creating the energy needed to sustain life and support growth. Symptoms and treatment vary depending on which cells are affected. There are over 40 types.
How do members experience mitochondrial disease?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with mitochondrial disease*
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What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Fatigue
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Muscle weakness
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Pain
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Depressed mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for mitochondrial disease*
Who has mitochondrial disease on PatientsLikeMe?
Age | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
<20 | 8 | |
20s | 13 | |
30s | 35 | |
40s | 46 | |
50s | 27 | |
60s | 23 | |
70+ | 10 |
Distribution of sex
Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
Male | 33 | |
Female | 129 |