Myotonic Dystrophy 1

Overview

Myotonic Dystorphy 1 is a rare genetic disorder characterized by myotonia, muscle atrophy, cataracts and hypogonadism

Symptoms

* Myotonia

* Muscle degeneration

* Muscle weakness

* Muscle atrophy

* Drooping eyelids

* Myopathic face

* Cataract

* Gonadal insufficiency

* Testicular atrophy

* Amenorrhea

* Dysmenorrhea

* Ovarian cyst

* Premature frontal hair recession

* Heart conduction defects

* Arrhythmia

* Psychomotor retardation

* Sucking problems during infancy

* Swallowing infancy during infancy

* Tented upper lip

* Cerebral ventricular enlargement

* Infant edema

* Infant hematoma

Diagnosis

Signs and symptoms of Myotonic Dystorphy 1 may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Myotonic Dystorphy 1 symptoms.