What is mitochondrial DNA depletion syndrome?
Mitochondrial DNA Depletion syndrome, sometimes known as MDS, is a group of inheritable genetic disorders that is characterized by significantly declined levels of mitochondrial DNA in cells that leads to impaired energy production for tissues.
How do members experience mitochondrial DNA depletion syndrome?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with mitochondrial DNA depletion syndrome*
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Fatigue
How bad it is
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Nothing reported yet
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Pain
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Anxious mood
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Nothing reported yet
*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 DNA depletion syndrome*
Who has mitochondrial DNA depletion syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 2 | |
| 30s | 1 | |
| 40s | 3 | |
| 50s | 3 | |
| 60s | 0 | |
| 70+ | 0 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 4 | |
| Female | 4 |