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What Causes Curve In Spine On Right Side And Lose Of Vision?

My daughter was diagnosed with hereditary spastic paraplegia 5 years ago, which was based on clinical observations and family history. Gradually over the last year she has started to develop a curve in her spine on the right side and has now lost vision in her right eye. She has seen a hospital consultant today who has taken blood samples for Friedrich s ataxia mitochondrial disease. Are these two conditions related or similiar in nature?
Mon, 27 Jun 2016
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Hello and thanks for using HCM.

I have read your question and understand your concerns.

Hereditary spastic paraplegia and Friedrich's ataxia are not so close as conditions, but both affect nervous system and both are inherited.

Hereditary spastic paraplegia as a condition may affect sometimes the optic nerve, retina and ocular muscles that may cause vision problems.

Scoliosis in the other hand, is one of the main features of Friedrich's ataxia, that's why I think your daughter's Doctor asked further tests.

Hope you found the answer helpful.

Greetings.

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What Causes Curve In Spine On Right Side And Lose Of Vision?

Hello and thanks for using HCM. I have read your question and understand your concerns. Hereditary spastic paraplegia and Friedrich s ataxia are not so close as conditions, but both affect nervous system and both are inherited. Hereditary spastic paraplegia as a condition may affect sometimes the optic nerve, retina and ocular muscles that may cause vision problems. Scoliosis in the other hand, is one of the main features of Friedrich s ataxia, that s why I think your daughter s Doctor asked further tests. Hope you found the answer helpful. Greetings.