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Mitochondrial DNA Depletion Syndrome Questions

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MD - Obstetrtics & Gynaecology, FMAS, DM...read more

Gynaecologist•Noida
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Generally, within 10 to 20 years after the appearance of the first symptoms the person is confined to a wheelchair. Individuals may become completely incapacitated in later stages of the disease. Friedreich ataxia can shorten life expectancy, and heart disease is the most common cause of death.
Asked for male, 43 years old from Hyderabad
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Hematologist•Durgapur
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Hi, Hemophilia B is a genetic disease, present since birth, and only treatment is factor replacement. The factor therapy ideally should be given prophylactically, that means should be given weekly for life long so as to prevent any bleeding episodes. If factor is not readily available, then you can use factor as and when injury occurs along with prompt ice application and avoiding over the counter NSAID pain medicines. There are lots of centre both Govt and Private including our centre, where Fa...more
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General Physician•Mumbai
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Down syndrome may or may happen with your next pregnancy but after getting pregnant we can check the chromosome status before third month and plan accordingly
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General Physician•Alappuzha
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FibroScan results range from 2.5 kPa to 75 kPa. Between 90–95% of healthy people without liver disease will have a liver scarring measurement <7.0 kPa (median is 5.3 kPa. YOur result is high and need to Assessed with general check up.
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Psychiatrist•Chennai
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Klinefelter can be confirmed only by chromosomal study, there are lots of other features you have not mentioned. based on what u say alone it cannot be diagnosed. Good luck
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Pediatrician•Tumkur
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You are worrying unnecessarily. If it's bothering you consult a geneticist and get your chromosome pattern.
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Pediatrician•Delhi
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Don't worry. You and your wife will be fine. Only thing is that she might have to undergo a cesarean section.
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Audiologist•Gurgaon
Can not say for sure. She is not deaf. That matters. Go ahead and get married. Genetics is a complex science.
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