Myotonic syndrome in children

Myotonic syndrome is a neuromuscular disorder, manifested not only in the general weak muscle tone, but also in difficult relaxation in the event of their contraction. More widely, the myotonic syndrome in children is understood as any violation of muscle relaxation.

Causes of myotonic syndrome in children

• hereditary features of muscle tone, i.e. genetically caused disorders;
• rickets;
• metabolic disorders;
• other neuromuscular diseases;
• physical inactivity.

In recent times there have been cases of so-called. Overdiagnosis of this disease, i.e. when the doctor mistakenly interprets the state of muscle tone of the child and diagnoses myotonic syndrome, although in reality the child does not suffer from this disease.

To avoid erroneous diagnoses and unnecessary parental experiences, you need to monitor the child's physical condition and know the signs of the myotonic syndrome.

Symptoms of myotonic syndrome in children

1. General muscle weakness, which leads to disorders of posture, problems with the gastrointestinal tract, myopia, speech disorders, headaches, rapid fatigue.
2. Losses of balance, falling during fast walking, running, climbing the stairs.
3. With a slight impact on the muscle, the contraction (muscle spasm) lasts long enough, it can be painful and is accompanied by the formation of long non-smoothing muscle rollers.

If all these signs are pronounced in the child, the following studies are carried out for an accurate diagnosis: electromyography, biochemical blood analysis, histochemical examination of muscle fibers and biopsy.

Treatment of myotonic syndrome in children

The answer to the question: "How to treat myotonic syndrome?" Usually depends on the causes that caused the disease. Treatment, as a rule, is aimed at eliminating these causes. It is clear that the hereditary myotonic syndrome can not be completely eliminated. Manifestations of the same myotonic syndrome caused by other causes, with success are corrected with the help of symptomatic treatment, which includes:

1. Massage. Massage with myotonic syndrome is the first way to strengthen the muscles, especially in young children. A specialist must perform the massage. In the future, with successful treatment and after reaching the optimal age (usually from 5 years), you can begin attending physical therapy classes.
2. Physiotherapeutic procedures: electrophoresis.
3. Reception of drugs that increase neuromuscular conduction.
4. Acupuncture.
5. Classes with a speech therapist, etc.