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Thyrotoxic myopathy is usually diagnosed by a neurologist who has extensive experience diagnosing neuromuscular disorders. There are many types of neuromuscular disorders that present similar physical symptoms. Extensive clinical tests are performed first to determine if there is a neuromuscular disorder and then to determine which disorder it is.
In medicine, myopathy is a disease of the muscle [1] in which the muscle fibers do not function properly. Myopathy means muscle disease ( Greek : myo- muscle + patheia -pathy : suffering ). This meaning implies that the primary defect is within the muscle, as opposed to the nerves (" neuropathies " or " neurogenic " disorders) or elsewhere (e.g ...
Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP) is a rare condition featuring attacks of muscle weakness in the presence of hyperthyroidism (overactivity of the thyroid gland). Hypokalemia (a decreased potassium level in the blood) is usually present during attacks.
Thyroid disease is a medical condition that affects the structure and/or function of the thyroid gland.The thyroid gland is located at the front of the neck and produces thyroid hormones [1] that travel through the blood to help regulate many other organs, meaning that it is an endocrine organ.
Myositis is a rarely-encountered medical condition characterized by inflammation affecting the muscles. [2] The manifestations of this condition may include skin issues, muscle weakness, and the potential involvement of other organs. [3]
Metabolic myopathies are myopathies that result from defects in biochemical metabolism that primarily affect muscle. They are generally genetic defects (inborn errors of metabolism) that interfere with the ability to create energy, causing a low ATP reservoir within the muscle cell.
Brody disease (also known as Brody myopathy) includes symptoms similar to myotonia congenita, including muscle stiffness and cramping after initiating exercise (delayed muscle relaxation). However, it is pseudo- myotonia as those with Brody disease have normal EMG .
Distal myopathy is a group of rare genetic disorders that cause muscle damage and weakness, predominantly in the hands and/or feet. Mutation of many different genes can be causative. Mutation of many different genes can be causative.