Neuromuscular disorders

Neuromuscular disorders are a broad range of medical conditions that impair the functioning of muscles, either directly, being pathologies of the voluntary muscle, or indirectly, being pathologies of nerves or neuromuscular junctions.

Types of Neuromuscular Disorders[edit | edit source]

Neuromuscular disorders include the following conditions:

Symptoms[edit | edit source]

Common symptoms of neuromuscular disorders include:

Muscle weakness
Muscle atrophy
Twitching
Cramps
Pain
Numbness
Tingling
Paralysis

Diagnosis[edit | edit source]

Diagnosis of neuromuscular disorders often involves a combination of tests, including:

Treatment[edit | edit source]

Treatment for neuromuscular disorders depends on the specific disorder and may include:

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