Myotonia congenita : Treatment & Expectations (Thomsen's disease, Becker's disease)

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Myotonia congenita

Alternate Names : Thomsen's disease, Becker's disease

Treatment

Treatment for symptoms includes:

Mexiletine
Phenytoin
Procainamide

Prognosis (Expectations)

People can do well with this condition. 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

Aspiration pneumonia caused by swallowing difficulties
Frequent choking, gagging, or difficulty swallowing in an infant
Abdominal muscle weakness
Chronic joint problems

Calling Your Health Care Provider

Call your health care provider if your child has symptoms of myotonia congenita.

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Superficial anterior muscles

Review Date : 4/22/2009
Reviewed By : A.D.A.M. Editorial Team: David Zieve, MD, MHA, Greg Juhn, MTPW, David R. Eltz. Previously reviewed by Luc Jasmin, MD, PhD, Departments of Anatomy & Neurological Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network (4/28/2009).

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