Question 1

what are the tests for peroneal muscular atrophy?

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Several: Several including: muscle biopsy, peripheral nerve biopsy, electrodiagnostic studies, blood tests as well as imaging studies of the spine and possibly brain depending on other clinical symptoms or findings as well as the history of this problem and family history if pertinent.  A neurologist would be the one to see for a complete evaluation.

Question 2

is there a gentle way to treat peroneal muscular atrophy?

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Treat the cause: The peroneus is the muscle on the front of the lower leg, outside the tibia. There are lots of potential causes for peroneal atrophy including mal-positioning of the end of the fibula near the knee. A do, skilled in osteopathic manipulation, should be able to evaluate, diagnose and hopefully treat the cause.

Question 3

what symptoms of peroneal muscular atrophy are the most important?

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Peroneal muscles: Charcot-marie-tooth disease (hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy) is a group of hereditary disorders that affects the nerves in your arms and legs. It causes muscle weakness and decreased muscle bulk with limited decreased sensation. Foot deformities such as hammertoes and high arches are common in charcot-marie-tooth disease. Muscle weakness and loss of balance can make walking difficult.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: peroneal muscular atrophy?

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Nerve disorders: it&#x27;s when there is a deficit in the function of the peroneal nerve that innervates particular muscle groups, and those group become smaller, or atrophic, because of decreased muscle innervation

Question 5

what is spinal muscular atrophy?

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Muscles need nerves: Our muscles need the nerves that supply them or they get weak and "atropy."  if the breathing muscles get so weak, then one can not breath and will have respiratory distress where the body can not move air or get rid of air.  Hope this helps!  take care!

Question 6

what is spinal muscular atrophy type 1?

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SMA type 1: Rare genetic form where prognosis is poor &amp; life expectancy less than 2 years of age.

Question 7

can you tell me the basics about spinal muscular atrophy?

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See below: SMA is group of hereditary diseases that cause weakness and wasting of the voluntary muscles in the arms and legs of infants and children.

Question 8

can someone tell me if spinal muscular atrophy is hereditary?

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Unfortunately yes: There are hereditary forms of spinal muscle atrophy that are grouped together based on age of onset and distribution of weakness within the limbs. Please see a neuromuscular specialist to secure the right diagnosis. Good luck and well wishes.

Question 9

do people who suffer from muscular atrophy tend to get depression?

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Depression: Depending on severity & duration of illness, some experience limitations severe enough to feel demoralized & despondent, especially if treatment not available or not productive.

Question 10

please tell me what are the usual symptoms of spinal muscular atrophy?

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Weakness: Term implies a type of genetic disorder, which has several variations, and usually presents in early childhood.  It may present as a "floppy infant", but can also cause a progressive generalized symmetrical weakness and muscular atrophy, more proximal than distal.  Difficulty swallowing and breathing may be seen late in the disorder.

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