Let’s talk Leigh Syndrome

Leigh syndrome, sometimes called Leigh’s disease, is a rare type of mitochondrial disease, mito for short. It mainly affects the brain, nervous system and muscles, and it can also impact things like vision, hearing, digestion, the lungs and the heart. Leigh syndrome often starts in the first few months or years of life, but it can also begin later, including in the teenage years or adulthood.In this episode, we talk through what Leigh syndrome can look like day to day. We explain common symptoms, and how Leigh syndrome differ from person to person, including depending on when symptoms begin.The information in this episode is based on Mito Foundation resources, including the Leigh Syndrome information page. For support, call the Mito Foundation Helpline on 1300 977 180 or visit mito.org.au. To stay connected, subscribe and follow MitoCast wherever you found this episode.