What Is Leigh Syndrome?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
10. Treatment
There is as yet no known cure for Leigh syndrome, and treatment revolves around treating the patient for their symptoms. This includes treating the patient for high levels of acidity in their blood, as well as providing medication to help prevent seizures and dystonia.
The patient may also need treatment for cardiomyopathy, which is general medical term for a disease of the heart’s muscles. It will also be important to ensure that patient is getting all the nutrition and fluids that they need. How long the patient can expect to live for depends on the specific cause of Leigh syndrome, although most will not live beyond childhood.
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