What Is Leigh Syndrome?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
3. Sucking Ability
Sucking is one of the most basic instincts that we have and is something that we can do instinctively from birth. One of the first signs of Leigh syndrome, however, is that the patient will not be able to suck as well as they should be able to. This has the potential to be very problematic.
If a baby does not have a strong enough ability to suck, it means they may struggle to get the nutrition they need. This, in turn, will mean that they won’t develop as well as they should do. In addition, patients of any age may experience a loss of appetitive overall. Vomiting is another potential symptoms.
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