Reglan Causes Hypotonia
Hypotonia means decreased muscle tone.
Alternative Names
Decreased muscle tone; Floppy infant
Considerations
Hypotonia is often a sign of a worrisome problem. The condition can affect children or adults.
Infants with hypotonia seem floppy and feel like a "rag doll" when held. They rest with their elbows and knees loosely extended, while infants with normal tone tend to have flexed elbows and knees. They may have poor or no head control. The head may fall to the...
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