Mitochondrial myopathy disorders refers to a group of mitochondrial diseases that impairs the
ability of tiny compartments in every cell of the body to produce the energy needed by the cells.
The diseases affect the normal functioning of muscles such as Cardiac, Skeletal, and Smooth.
Mitochondrial myopathies are classified either by genetic causes or exhibited symptoms. The
three most common mitochondrial myopathy diseases include mitochondrial
encephalomyopathy, Kearns-Sayre syndrome (KSS), and Mitochondrial Depletion Syndrome
(MDS) (Lin et al., 2017). Mitochondrial disorders are either caused by the mutation of DNA
found in the nuclear cells or mutations of DNA found in the cells' mitochondria.
An organelle is one small part of the cell that has a specific function. Mitochondrial
myopathy just like its name affect the functioning of a specific part of a cell. According to Herst
et al. (2017), mitochondrial empathy diseases affect energy factories called mitochondria.
Mitochondria manufacture more than 90 percent of the energy needed by the boy to support
organ function and sustain life. It is believed that mitochondrial myopathy affects mitochondria
because they produce energy by converting glucose and oxygen into adenosine triphosphate
(ATP) chemical.
The symptoms of mitochondrial myopathies include muscle weakness, movement
disorders, heart failure, blindness, deafness, seizures, vomiting, dementia, rhythm disturbance,
and limited mobility of the eyes (Ahmed et al., 2018). Mitochondrial myopathy is diagnosed
through tests such as muscle biopsy, blood enzyme tests, genetic tests, and scans such as MRI
(Ahmed et al., 2018). Although there is no specific treatment for mitochondrial myopathies,
treatment options depend on the type and severity of the conditions. However, physical therapies
have been found to improve dexterity and movement of the muscles in patients (Ahmed et al.,2018). Specialists can also prescribe vitamins and supplements such as Coenzyme Q10 and
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