Neuromuscular Diseases

Neuromuscular disorders are acquired or inherited (genetic) conditions that affect the functioning of the muscles. Neuromuscular disorders affect the nerves that control voluntary muscles and the nerves that communicate sensory information back to the brain. Nerve cells send and receive electrical messages to and from the body to help control voluntary muscles. Neuromuscular disorders tend to be progressive in nature, and result in muscle weakness and fatigue. Some neuromuscular disorders are present at birth, some manifest in childhood, and others have an adult onset. The disease may be genetically passed down or due to a spontaneous genetic mutation, may be due to an abnormal immune response, inflammation, poisoning, toxins or tumours.

• Types of Neuromuscular disorders
• Symptoms of Neuromuscular disorders
• Diagnosis & Treatment of Neuromuscular disorders
• Neuromuscular junction diseases