MELAS syndrome
MELAS (Mitochondrial myopathy, encephalopathy, lactic acidosis, and stroke) syndrome is a rare progressive multisystemic disorder characterized by encephalomyopathy, lactic acidosis, and stroke-like episodes. Other features include endocrinopathy, heart disease, diabetes, hearing loss, and neurological and psychiatric manifestations.
Also known as: MELAS syndrome, mitochondrial encephalomyopathy, lactic acidosis and stroke, mitochondrial encephalomyopathy, lactic acidosis and stroke-like episodes, mitochondrial myopathy, encephalopathy, lactic acidosis and stroke-like episodes, mitochondrial myopathy, encephalopathy, lactic acidosis, and stroke-like episodes, MELAS, mitochondrial encephalomyopathy lactic acidosis and stroke-like episodes.
Category: General
Symptoms associated with MELAS syndrome
The following symptoms have been associated with MELAS syndrome in medical literature. Not everyone experiences the same symptoms.
Bilateral sensorineural hearing impairment
A form of sensorineural hearing impairment that affects both ears....
Bilateral tonic-clonic seizure
A bilateral tonic-clonic seizure is a seizure defined by a tonic (bilateral increased tone, lasting seconds to...
Episodic vomiting
Paroxysmal, recurrent episodes of vomiting....
Hemiparesis
Loss of strength in the arm, leg, and sometimes face on one side of the body. Hemiplegia refers to a complete ...
Hypertension
The presence of chronic increased pressure in the systemic arterial system....
Migraine
Migraine is a chronic neurological disorder characterized by episodic attacks of headache and associated sympt...
Progressive sensorineural hearing impairment
A progressive form of sensorineural hearing impairment....
Tests used to investigate MELAS syndrome
Healthcare providers may order these tests when evaluating MELAS syndrome. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
CBC with Differential
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Urinalysis
Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes....
Conditions with overlapping symptoms
These conditions share symptoms with MELAS syndrome, which is why a clinical evaluation is important.
MELAS
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RNU5B-1 related neurodevelopmental disorder with seizures and joint laxity
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Sneddon syndrome
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cerebral arteriopathy, autosomal recessive, with subcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy 1
cerebral arteriopathy, autosomal recessive, with subcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy 1 is a medical c...
migraine, familial hemiplegic, 2
Any familial or sporadic hemiplegic migraine in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the ATP1A2 gen...
Frequently Asked Questions
What is MELAS syndrome?
MELAS syndrome is a health condition described in medical literature. MELAS (Mitochondrial myopathy, encephalopathy, lactic acidosis, and stroke) syndrome is a rare progressive multisystemic disorder characterized by encephalomyopathy, lactic acidosis, and stroke-like episodes. Other features include endocrinopathy, heart disease, diabetes, hearing loss, and neurological and psychiatric manifestations.
What are the symptoms of MELAS syndrome?
MELAS syndrome is associated with 7 symptoms in the medical literature we index, including Bilateral sensorineural hearing impairment, Bilateral tonic-clonic seizure, Episodic vomiting, Hemiparesis, Hypertension, Migraine. Symptoms vary widely between individuals.
How is MELAS syndrome diagnosed or investigated?
A healthcare provider may use a combination of medical history, physical examination, and tests. Common tests associated with MELAS syndrome include CBC with Differential, Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP), Urinalysis. This information is educational, not a diagnosis.
Is SymptomDatabase.com diagnosing me?
No. SymptomDatabase.com does not provide diagnosis. If you are concerned you may have MELAS syndrome, please discuss your symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider.