Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Suggest Treatment For Leukodystrophy
hey I am a physiotherapist and i have come across with a 5 years old child suffering from leukodystrophy of unknown type.he is completely dependent with mental retardation,motor loss,hypertonia,cross legged posture in lower limb.can you guide me to refer him further for treatment?i have no idea if theres any treatment for the disease.
posted on
Fri, 14 Mar 2014
Medically reviewed by
Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Sun, 20 Dec 2015
Answered on
Mon, 21 Dec 2015
Last reviewed on
FROM YOUR NARRATION THIS CHILD IS SUFFERING FROM ADRENOLEUKODYSTROPHY AND IT IS CEREBRAL FORM IT SI X LINK RECESSIVE DISEASE CAUSED BY ACCUMLATION OF LONG CHAIN FATTY ACIDS IN SIDE THE NEURAL CELLLS
BEST TRATMENT FOR ALD IS BONE MARROW TRANSPLANT WHICH CAN PREVENT PROGRESSION OF DISEASE IN EARLY STAGE
AND OTHER ID
LORENZO'S OIL - IT DECREASE THE LONG CHAIN FATTY ACID VIA DECREASING THE SYNTHESIS OF IT
BEST TRATMENT FOR ALD IS BONE MARROW TRANSPLANT WHICH CAN PREVENT PROGRESSION OF DISEASE IN EARLY STAGE
AND OTHER ID
LORENZO'S OIL - IT DECREASE THE LONG CHAIN FATTY ACID VIA DECREASING THE SYNTHESIS OF IT
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Leukodystrophy
Loading Online Doctors....