Wieacker syndrome

Overview

A rare disorder involving muscle weakness and wasting, foot deformities, mental retardation and face muscle anomalies.

Symptoms

* Contractures * Muscle atrophy * Visual difficulties * Eye movement difficulties * Poor tongue muscles

Causes

1.Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) 2.Burns 3.Hypothyroidism 4.Meniscal tear 5.Multiple sclerosis 6.Osteoarthritis 7.Protein deficiency 8.Spinal cord injury