Mohammed Yahya - Hereditary ataxia (Oman) Post on January 14, 2011

Name: Mohammed Yahya  

Sex: Male

Country: Oman

Age: 14

Diagnoses: Hereditary ataxia, epilepsy, normal pigment anemia

Admission Date: 2010-11-26

Days Admitted to the Hospital: 34

Mohammed had a normal birth. He was able to speak when he was one years old and started walking when he was one and a half years old. His symptoms began soon after he was three years old and progressed gradually. His walking became unstable and slower. Eventually Mohammed was unable to walk without assistance. His legs are flexed when he attempted to walk. Other symptoms included mild swallowing difficulty and occasional choking when drinking liquids. At that time Mohammed was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy. Eventually his walking difficulty and balance disorder became quite severe.

Mohammed's family eventually found out about the possible help that both Mohammed and his sister, Juhaina, could receive at our medical center. Mohammed and his sister soon arrived for our stem cell treatment.
When admitted to our medical center, Mohammed had similar symptoms as his sister and both shared the same diagnosis of hereditary ataxia. As a result the treatment program and rehabilitation program were similar.

After the completion of Mohammed's treatment program, he experienced less epileptic seizures. His appetite improved and the horizontal nystagmus was alleviated. The muscle strength of both the masseter and temporalis muscles had increased. The muscle tone of both lower limbs had decreased. While in the supine position, Mohammed can now straighten his legs easily. While standing, the flexion of both legs is now less. Mohammed's ability to maintain his balance has improved.

The entire staff of Wu Stem Cells Medical Center wishes both Mohammed and Juhaina the best of luck and continued improvement.