# Laser Treatment for Maple Syrup Urine Disease

- Link: https://sifsof.com/clinical-apps/laser-treatment-for-maple-syrup-urine-disease/
- Published: 2022-03-08T10:39:50+00:00
- Author: Monica

Maple syrup urine disease (MSUD) is a rare but serious inherited condition. It means
the body cannot process certain amino acids (the “building blocks” of protein), 
causing a harmful build-up of substances in the blood and urine.

It is inherited, which means it is passed down through families. It is caused by
a defect in 1 of 3 genes.

The condition gets its name from the distinctive sweet odor of affected infants’
urine. It is also characterized by poor feeding, vomiting, lack of energy (lethargy),
abnormal movements, and delayed development. If untreated, MSUD can lead to seizures,
coma, and death.

Movement disorders in MSUD have typically been described mainly as tremor and dystonia
or a combination of both. Parkinsonism and simple motor tics were also observed.

 In summary, movement disorders are common in treated adult patients with maple 
syrup urine disease. As such, careful neuromuscular examination is advisable among
these patients especially those who attain laser therapy sessions.

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](https://sifsof.com/product/physiotherapy-diode-laser-system-siflaser-1-41/)
has been successfully used to treat a broad range of medical conditions, including
neuromuscular problems.

When the light source of this device is placed against the skin, the photons penetrate
several centimetres 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 haemoglobin 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
Maple Syrup Urine Disease patients to gradually regain their physical functions.

MSUD is truly a rare but life-threatening disease. Nevertheless, this should never
deny the fact that partial recovery hope should never disappear, especially since
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 neuromuscular problems Maple Syrup Urine disease causes.

References: **[Maple syrup urine disease (MSUD)](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/maple-syrup-urine-disease/#:~:text=Maple%20syrup%20urine%20disease%20(MSUD,and%20fish%20into%20amino%20acids.)**,
[Maple syrup urine disease](https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/maple-syrup-urine-disease/)

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