Steinert myotonic dystrophy
Steinert myotonic dystrophy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Category: General
Symptoms associated with Steinert myotonic dystrophy
The following symptoms have been associated with Steinert myotonic dystrophy in medical literature. Not everyone experiences the same symptoms.
Alopecia
A noncongenital process of hair loss, which may progress to partial or complete baldness....
Anxiety
Intense feelings of nervousness, tension, or panic often arise in response to interpersonal stresses. There is...
Constipation
Infrequent or difficult evacuation of feces....
Depression
Frequently experiencing feelings of being down, miserable, and/or hopeless; struggling to recover from these m...
Diaphragmatic weakness
A decrease in the strength of the diaphragm....
Diarrhea
Abnormally increased frequency (usually defined as three or more) loose or watery bowel movements a day....
Distal muscle weakness
Reduced strength of the musculature of the distal extremities....
Excessive daytime somnolence
A state of abnormally strong desire for sleep during the daytime....
Facial diplegia
Facial diplegia refers to bilateral facial palsy (bilateral facial palsy is much rarer than unilateral facial ...
Fatigable weakness of bulbar muscles
A type of weakness of the bulbar muscles (muscles of the mouth and throat responsible for speech and swallowin...
Fatigue
A subjective feeling of tiredness characterized by a lack of energy and motivation....
Foot dorsiflexor weakness
Weakness of the muscles responsible for dorsiflexion of the foot, that is, of the movement of the toes towards...
Muscle weakness
Reduced strength of muscles....
Myalgia
Pain in muscle....
Neck flexor weakness
Weakness of the muscles involved in neck flexion (sternocleidomastoid, longus capitus, longus colli, and scale...
Neck muscle weakness
Decreased strength of the neck musculature....
Pelvic girdle muscle weakness
Weakness of the muscles of the pelvic girdle (also known as the hip girdle), that is, lack of strength of the ...
Proximal muscle weakness
A lack of strength of the proximal muscles....
Respiratory insufficiency due to muscle weakness
Information about Respiratory insufficiency due to muscle weakness....
Shoulder girdle muscle weakness
The shoulder, or pectoral, girdle is composed of the clavicles and the scapulae. Shoulder-girdle weakness refe...
Weakness of facial musculature
Reduced strength of one or more muscles innervated by the facial nerve (the seventh cranial nerve)....
Tests used to investigate Steinert myotonic dystrophy
Healthcare providers may order these tests when evaluating Steinert myotonic dystrophy. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
CBC with Differential
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Urinalysis
Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes....
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Steinert myotonic dystrophy?
Steinert myotonic dystrophy is a health condition described in medical literature. Steinert myotonic dystrophy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
What are the symptoms of Steinert myotonic dystrophy?
Steinert myotonic dystrophy is associated with 21 symptoms in the medical literature we index, including Alopecia, Anxiety, Constipation, Depression, Diaphragmatic weakness, Diarrhea. Symptoms vary widely between individuals.
How is Steinert myotonic dystrophy diagnosed or investigated?
A healthcare provider may use a combination of medical history, physical examination, and tests. Common tests associated with Steinert myotonic dystrophy include CBC with Differential, Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP), Urinalysis. This information is educational, not a diagnosis.
Is SymptomDatabase.com diagnosing me?
No. SymptomDatabase.com does not provide diagnosis. If you are concerned you may have Steinert myotonic dystrophy, please discuss your symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider.