Common Symptoms Of Neuromuscular Diseases

Neuromuscular disease is an encompassing term used to describe a group of diseases that primarily cause problems with the nerves responsible for controlling voluntary muscle movement and the nerves responsible for sending sensory information to the brain. Most neuromuscular diseases involve progressive muscle fatigue and weakness. Neuromuscular diseases may be caused by a spontaneous or inherited mutation in the DNA, an infection, an autoimmune disorder, metabolic disorder, hormonal disorder, certain drugs, or a dietary deficiency. Several tests are utilized to make a diagnosis, including electromyography, blood tests, nerve conduction studies, genetic testing, and muscle biopsy. Neuromuscular diseases cannot be cured, so treatment focuses on slowing the progression of the disease, treating individual symptoms, and improving the patient's quality of life. Surgery, medications, occupational therapy, and physical therapy are common treatment methods used in individuals affected by neuromuscular diseases.