Possible Symptoms
Mitochondrial Disease should be suspected when three or more organ systems are involved.
BRAIN
Developmental delays | Migraines | Seizures |
Dementia | Autistic Features | Atypical cerebral palsy |
Neuro-psychiatric disturbances | Mental retardation | Strokes |
NERVES
Weakness (may be intermittent) | Fainting | Absent reflexes |
Neuropathic pain | Dysautonomia | Temperature Instability |
MUSCLES
Weakness | Irritable bowel syndrome | Gastroesophogeal reflux |
Cramping | Diarrhea or constipation | Hypotonia |
Gastrointestinal problems | Pseudo-obstruction | Dysmotility |
KIDNEYS
Renal tubular acidosis or wasting |
HEART
Cardiac conduction defects (heart blocks) | Cardiomyopathy |
LIVER
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) | Liver failure |
EARS & EYES
Visual loss and blindness | Optic atrophy | Acquired strabismus |
Ptosis | Ophthalmoplegia | Retinitis pigmentosa |
Hearing loss | Deafness |
PANCREAS & OTHER GLANDS
Diabetes | Exocrine Pancreatic Failure | Parathyroid failure |
SYSTEMIC
Failure to gain weight | Unexplained vomiting | Respiratory problems |
Fatigue | Short stature |