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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*
*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*
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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.
Common symptoms reported by people with mitochondrial disease
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.
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Treatments taken by people for mitochondrial disease
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Compare treatments taken by people with mitochondrial disease
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Got a question about living with mitochondrial disease? Members in the forum might have the answers.
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