MELAS syndrome is a genetic condition that affects the nervous system and muscles, and it is categorised as a rare disease theSun theSundaily disease youth MELAS Malaysianews
: Alia, 15, was rushed to the Hospital Kuala Lumpur ’s emergency unit after developing stroke-like episodes with sudden muscle weakness on the right side of the body.
“Several months later, the patient showed positive development and regained muscle strength and that she was able to walk again,” he added. According to Dr Ahmad Shahir, the disorder has an estimated prevalence of 1 in 4,000 people worldwide with the rare disorder having the probability of affecting both males and females in equal numbers.
Besides that, he said the MELAS onset typically presents as recurrent attacks of epileptic seizures, stroke episodes or stroke involving sudden neurological symptoms. “Don’t lose hope as while there is no cure for this disease, there are many other options to manage the symptoms of the condition. He also said that patients who are suspected of developing the syndrome should be referred to the medical centre with genetic and neurological expertise as well as with facilities to treat the disease.
Nadiah Hanim said that not all rare diseases have the medication or treatment, and in fact, she added the majority of rare disorders do not require costly treatment as no ‘orphan drug’ is available or approved to treat the condition.“The expenses are more on living cost, mobility needs, access to support services, learning and inclusive jobs, etc,” she added.
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