Peroxisomal Disorder Treatment in India
About Peroxisomal Disorder
Key Highlights
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Provides a definitive diagnosis for complex, often puzzling neurological and metabolic symptoms.Enables the initiation of targeted management strategies, including dietary and hormonal therapies.Facilitates genetic counseling for families, informing them about inheritance patterns and recurrence risks.Involves a multidisciplinary approach led by an endocrinologist, coordinating care with neurologists, geneticists, and dietitians.Focuses on early intervention to potentially slow disease progression and improve quality of life.
Who is this surgery for?
- Unexplained neurological deterioration in infancy or childhood, such as severe hypotonia (low muscle tone), seizures, or developmental delay.
- Characteristic facial features, vision or hearing loss, and liver dysfunction in a young child.
- Adrenal insufficiency (Addison's disease) of unknown cause, especially when presenting with neurological symptoms.
- Abnormalities in bone development (chondrodysplasia punctata) or white matter visible on brain MRI (leukodystrophy).li>
- A family history of peroxisomal disorders or unexplained infant deaths.
How to prepare
- Detailed compilation of the patient's full medical history, developmental milestones, and family history.
- Consultation with a clinical geneticist and a metabolic specialist or endocrinologist.
- Fasting may be required for 8-12 hours before blood draws for specific metabolic panels.
- Collection of a urine sample, often a 24-hour collection, for organic acid analysis.
- Psychological preparation for the family, as testing can be extensive and may involve genetic implications.
Risks & possible complications
- Physical risks are minimal and primarily related to blood draw (minor pain, bruising, or infection at the puncture site).
- Psychological and emotional distress upon receiving a diagnosis of a serious, often progressive, genetic disorder.
- Potential for uncertain or ambiguous genetic test results, which can be challenging to interpret.
- Financial implications due to the high cost of specialized testing and long-term management.
- No direct procedural risks, as the diagnosis is based on laboratory analysis, not an invasive surgical procedure.
Recovery & hospital stay
- There is no procedural recovery, as the diagnostic workup involves tests, not surgery.
- Post-diagnosis, the focus shifts to long-term disease management under the supervision of an endocrinologist and a specialist team.
- Recovery from blood draws is immediate; patients can resume normal activities right away.
- Ongoing care includes regular monitoring of metabolic parameters, hormone levels, and neurological status.
- Families will engage in ongoing nutritional support, physical/occupational therapy, and genetic counseling sessions.
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Typical hospital stay:
0 days (outpatient testing)
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Expected recovery time:
Not applicable (diagnostic process)
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering peroxisomal disorder in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in India with endocrinology departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform peroxisomal disorder. MediFyr helps you compare endocrinologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for peroxisomal disorder compare across other countries where we have data.
Neha Mehta, a 28-year-old graphic designer,...
Neha Mehta, a 28-year-old graphic designer, had always been the 'sickly one' in her family. Since childhood, she struggled with unexplained fatigue, hearing loss, and poor balance that doctors attributed to various causes. After years of frustration, a new symptom emerged: progressive vision loss. Her ophthalmologist, noticing unusual retinal changes, referred her to Dr. Arora, an endocrinologist specializing in metabolic disorders. Dr. Arona suspected a rare peroxisomal disorder, specifically Refsum disease, given her constellation of symptoms. He recommended a diagnostic workup including blood tests for very long-chain fatty acids (VLCFAs) and phytanic acid. The blood draw was simple, but the three-week wait for results was agonizing for Neha, who feared a future of complete sensory loss. The results confirmed Refsum disease. The treatment experience began with a strict diet low in phytanic acid (avoiding dairy, red meat, and certain fats) and plasmapheresis sessions to filter the toxic acid from her blood. The plasmapheresis was exhausting, but within months, her balance improved and the vision decline halted. While her hearing loss is permanent, stabilizing her sight gave her immense relief. Emotionally, she moved from a decade of anxiety and self-blame to empowerment; having a name for her enemy allowed her to fight it. She now advocates for rare disease awareness.
Endocrinologists for Peroxisomal Disorder
Explore experienced endocrinologists who regularly perform peroxisomal disorder and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
- 18 Years Experience
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Kamineni Hospital LB Nagar, Hyderabad
- 5 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 50 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Dhakuria, Kolkata
- 15 Years Experience
- Endocrinologist
Manipal Hospital Dhakuria, Kolkata
- 30 Years Experience
- Endocrinologist
Manipal Hospital Dhakuria, Kolkata
- 13 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Dhakuria, Kolkata
- 8 Years Experience
- Endocrinologist
Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram, Bangalore
- 21 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram, Bangalore
- 8 Years Experience
- Endocrinologist
Manipal Hospitals Broadway, Kolkata
- 16 Years Experience
- Endocrinologist
Manipal Hospital Doddaballapur, Bangalore
- 13 Years Experience
- Endocrinologist
Manipal Hospital Doddaballapur, Bangalore
- 3 Years Experience
- Endocrinologist
Manipal Hospital Kanakapura Road, Bangalore
- 33 Years Experience
- Endocrinologist
Manipal Hospital Millers Road, Bangalore
- 29 Years Experience
- Endocrinologist
Manipal Hospital Millers Road, Bangalore
- 12 Years Experience
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- 12 Years Experience
- Endocrinologist
Manipal Hospital EM Bypass, Kolkata
- 27 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital EM Bypass, Kolkata
- 7 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital EM Bypass, Kolkata
- 18 Years Experience
- Endocrinologist
Manipal Hospital EM Bypass, Kolkata
- 20 Years Experience
- Endocrinologist
Manipal Hospital Salt Lake, Kolkata