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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.
How is nemaline myopathy identified?
The main features of NM are muscle weakness, loss of muscle tone, and absent or weak deep tendon reflexes (for example, knee and ankle jerks).
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 are the symptoms of congenital myopathy?
Congenital myopathy causes loss of muscle tone and muscle weakness in infancy and delayed motor skills, such as walking, later in childhood.
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 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 are the main types of myopathy?
The main types include congenital myopathy, muscular dystrophy , inflammatory myopathy, and drug-induced myopathy.
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 is mitochondrial myopathy?
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What is Myopathy?
weakening of the heart muscles.
