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

Neuromuscular disorders include the following conditions:

• Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
• Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
• Multiple sclerosis (MS)
• Muscular dystrophy
• Myasthenia gravis
• Peripheral neuropathy
• Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA)

Symptoms

Common symptoms of neuromuscular disorders include:

• Muscle weakness
• Muscle atrophy
• Twitching
• Cramps
• Pain
• Numbness
• Tingling
• Paralysis

Diagnosis

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

• Electromyography (EMG)
• Nerve conduction studies (NCS)
• Muscle biopsy
• Genetic testing

Treatment

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

• Physical therapy
• Occupational therapy
• Speech therapy
• Medications
• Surgery

See also

• Neurology
• Neuromuscular medicine
• Neuropathy
• Muscular system

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