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Myotonia congenita



Superficial anterior muscles
Superficial anterior muscles


Myotonia congenita

Alternative Names:

Thomsen's disease
Treatment:

Treatment for symptoms of myotonia congenita includes mexiletine, phenytoin, procainamide, and quinine.


Expectations (prognosis):


Affected people do well. Symptoms only occur when a movement is first started. After a few repetitions, the muscle relaxes and the movement becomes normal. Symptoms may improve later in life.


Complications:
  • Frequent choking, gagging, or difficulty swallowing in an infant
  • Aspiration pneumonia, related to swallowing difficulties

Calling your health care provider:

Call your health care provider if symptoms of myotonia congenita develop.




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