Question 1

what is hypotonia?

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See below: Hypotonia is low resting muscle tone. This can be a benign finding. Or it maybe seen in people with cerebral palsy, etc.

Question 2

what could cause hypotonia in toddlers?

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Many things: Hypotonia can be due to a neurologic disorder present from birth, it can be due to an acute illness, drugs and toxic exposures, etc..   The specific answer in one child will depend the circumstances and all the other details of what's going on with that child.

Question 3

what is hypotonia and how serious is it?

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Low Muscle Tone: It is a state of low muscle tone, often causes low muscle strength.
It is not a dosorder but a symptoms of many different diseases that effect nenvous system and muscles.
Degree of hypotonia is also important in managing the cndition with therapy.

Question 4

are people with hypotonia hyperflexible?

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Depends on tendons: Most joints are stabilized by tendons, which both direct and limit the possible motions of the joint. Muscle tone can contribute to limitation of joint range of motion but hyperflexibility is dependent upon ligamentous laxity, not floppy muscles.

Question 5

how can we treat hypotonia (in our children)?

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See below: The only treatment is physical therapy.

Question 6

what are the implications of a hypotonia diagnosis?

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Hypotonia is a manif: Hypotonia is a manifestation of many different disorders, of the nervous system and diseases of muscles.
Long term effects in children with hypotonia depends on the severity of low muscle tone and any co existing conditions.
Hypotonia can be congenital due to genetic disorders or acquired

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: hypotonia?

Accepted Answer

Hypotonia: Low muscle tone or hypotonia describes muscles that lack normal tension or consistency. Low muscle tone can be specific to a muscle group or affecting entire body.

Question 8

long term effects of hypotonia in toddlers?

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Delayed motor traits: There is usually a delay in motor development milestones.  For example may not sit until nine months, stand at12-14 months, walk at18-24 months.  These babies an benefit from physical and or occupational therapy.

Question 9

what are the odds of getting celiac disease when you have hypotonia?

Accepted Answer

Unrelated: Define your hypotonia. I don't think the 2 are related unless you have had celiac disease since childhood and you have low body mass from malabsorption and wasting.

Question 10

can meningitis cause hypotonia in infants?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Meningitis can damage the brain and cause problems in tone, but only certain types of meningitis carry a significant risk of brain damage.  If meningitis does injur the brain, the baby may be hypotonic at first, but with time, the tone usually increases and the child becomes hypertonic.  Persistent hypotonia is usually a sign of other neurologic or metabolic problems.

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