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What causes nemaline rod myopathy?
Nemaline myopathy is caused by alterations in genes that affect filament proteins. When the filament proteins aren't working, muscles can't contract and there is a subsequent loss of tone and strength.
Which disorders are classified as subtypes of congenital myopathy?
Four distinct disorders are classified as CMs: central core disease, nemaline rod myopathy, centronuclear (myotubular) myopathy, and multicore myopathy.
What is the prevalence of myopathy worldwide?
Worldwide, CMs account for about 14% of all myopathies. Central core disease is 16% of cases; nemaline rod myopathy is 20%; centronuclear myopathy is 14%; and multicore myopathy is 10%.
Is there any treatment for nemaline rod myopathy?
There is no Cure for Nemaline Myopathy to this day. In minor cases of the disease, a proper diet, posture, and physical activity can keep you from having an abnormally low weight and muscle mass, and help prevent scoliosis, a common side effect. In more severe cases, your doctor may suggest you have a steroid injection to help counter-act the muscle weakness. "Treatments" can vary from person to person, so consult your doctor.
What are the chances of your offspring having myopathy if your husband's brother has myopathy?
What are the chances of your offspring having myopathy if your husband's brother has myopathy?
What are the main types of myopathy?
The main types include congenital myopathy, muscular dystrophy , inflammatory myopathy, and drug-induced myopathy.
What are some congenital conditions classed as congenital myopathies?
Congenital myopathies are a group of myopathies, usually present from birth, that display structural changes in the skeletal muscles. The list of diseases defined as congenital myopathies varies.
What is another name for thyrotoxic myopathy?
is known by several other names like hyperthyroid myopathy, Graves and Basedow's myopathy or Basedow paraplegia.
What causes myopathy?
myopathy: a disease in which muscle fibers do not function rightthe cause is lack of vitamin Dpain is a sign of myopathy!!a treatment is taking or having vitamin D!!!!
What is mitochondrial myopathy?
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What is Myopathy?
weakening of the heart muscles.
Is tachycardia a symptom of myopathy?
Tachycardia is a heart rate that is faster than normal. Myopathy is a broad term for muscle weakness or muscular diseases. While tachycardia is not a symptom of myopathy, tachycardiomyopathy is a condition where muscles of the heart are weakened because of tachycardia.
