This resulted in better speech and an improvement in swallowing. Undescended Testicles Several kids have had surgery to correct undescended testicles, most likely due to weak abdominal muscles. It has been observed in some kids with undescended testicles that the testicles gradually descend over time. According to one doctor, so long as the testicles are outside tthe abdomonal cavity prior to puberty there is no need for surgery. Scoliosis Many MTM patients have severe problems with scoliosis.
Therapies attempted include back braces and various types of surgery.
For more information see the Scoliosis page on this website. People with spherocytosis are extremely susceptible to anemia, hemolysis, enlargement of the spleen, reticulocytocis and mild jaundice. One therapy to control spherocytosis is with a daily dosage of Folic Acid. Peliosis of the Liver Peliosis of the Liver is a condition where small cysts form in the liver. These cysts can rupture causing massive internal bleeding.