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Suggest Alternative Medicines To Cure Leigh's Syndrome?

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Posted on Tue, 2 Jul 2013
Question: I am looking for a cure to Leigh's Syndrome. My nephew was just diagnosed with it, he is a 6 yr old boy. They found this out. What do you know about what can be done, alternative medicines would be our first choice!
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Answered by Dr. Imraan Hussain (1 hour later)
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

Sorry to hear about your nephew.I can feel your concerns.

Leigh's syndrome is basically a genetic disorder that involves central nervous system.
A high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet is recommended in this disorder.moreover frequent meals at regular intervals is advised.

Unfortunately there is no specific treatment for XXXXXXX disease. your nephew can use several different vitamins including vitamin B1 (thiamine), vitamin B2 (riboflavin) after consulting your doctor.This may result in a improvement of the symptoms and slightly slow the progress of the disease.

Oral sodium bicarbonate or sodium citrate can be used to manage lactic acidosis in this condition after consulting your doctor.

I am available for your help.

Wishing him a good health.
Regards,
Dr XXXXXXX
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Suggest Alternative Medicines To Cure Leigh's Syndrome?

Hi,

Thanks for your query.

Sorry to hear about your nephew.I can feel your concerns.

Leigh's syndrome is basically a genetic disorder that involves central nervous system.
A high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet is recommended in this disorder.moreover frequent meals at regular intervals is advised.

Unfortunately there is no specific treatment for XXXXXXX disease. your nephew can use several different vitamins including vitamin B1 (thiamine), vitamin B2 (riboflavin) after consulting your doctor.This may result in a improvement of the symptoms and slightly slow the progress of the disease.

Oral sodium bicarbonate or sodium citrate can be used to manage lactic acidosis in this condition after consulting your doctor.

I am available for your help.

Wishing him a good health.
Regards,
Dr XXXXXXX