Laser-Guided Treatment for Krabbe Disease
Krabbe (KRAH-buh) disease is an inherited disorder that destroys the protective coating (myelin) of nerve cells in the brain and throughout the nervous system.
In most cases, signs and symptoms of Krabbe disease develop in babies before 6 months of age, and the disease usually results in death by age 2.
Common signs and symptoms early in the course of the disease include the following: feeding difficulties, unexplained crying, extreme irritability, fever with no sign of infection, declines in alertness, delays in typical developmental milestones, loss of head control, frequent vomiting and last but not least muscle spasms which will be this article’s area of interest.
There’s no cure for Krabbe disease, and treatment focuses on supportive care. However,since neuromuscular dysfunction is one of the most annoying issues in this Disease, treatment for this specific issue seems to be provided with laser therapy.
Undoubtedly, not all laser machines can be suitable for such delicate cases. Few devices are to be trusted and the Physiotherapy Diode Laser System. SIFLASER-1.41 is among these few.
Laser Therapy with SIFLASER-1.41 has been successfully used to treat a broad range of medical conditions, including musculoskeletal problems.
When the light source of this device is placed against the skin, the photons penetrate several centimeters and get absorbed by the mitochondria, the energy-producing part of a cell. This energy fuels many positive physiological responses resulting in the restoration of normal cell morphology and function.
The central goal of this device is to stimulate the cell to perform its natural functions but at an enhanced rate. Targeted in hemoglobin and cytochrome c oxidase, the high-power diode laser could help the respiration and then a result has a good performance therapy.
In sharp contrast to “Cold lasers” which provide no feeling or sensation, high power diode laser therapy will provide a warm and soothing feeling that will surely help Krabbe disease patients to gradually regain their physical functions.
Krabbe disease may truly be an incurable disease. Nevertheless, this should never deny the fact that partial recovery hope should never disappear, especially that there exist treatments for some of this disease’s side-effects. With all the above mentioned functionalities, the laser system : SIFLASER-1.41 might be the ultimate solution for the musculoskeletal problems Krabbe disease causes.
Reference: Mechanism of Neuromuscular Dysfunction in Krabbe Disease
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