Multifocal motor neuropathy

Introduction: Multifocal motor neuropathy

Multifocal motor neuropathy: Multifocal motor neuropathy is a progressive muscle disorder characterized by asymmetrical muscle weakness. (Source: excerpt from NINDS Multifocal Motor Neuropathy Information Page: NINDS) ... more about Multifocal motor neuropathy.

Multifocal motor neuropathy: Disorder of progressive muscle weakness. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Multifocal motor neuropathy is available below.

Symptoms of Multifocal motor neuropathy

• Muscle weakness
• Muscle atrophy
• Muscle cramping
• Symptoms start in arms or hands
• Fasciculations

Medical Textbooks Online about Multifocal motor neuropathy

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Causes of Multifocal motor neuropathy

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Treatments for Multifocal motor neuropathy

• No treatment - some cases are mild and require no specific treatment initially.
• Immunoglobulin (IVIG)
• Cyclophosphamide

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Prognosis for Multifocal motor neuropathy

Prognosis for Multifocal motor neuropathy: Good. Many patients recover with treatment. However gradual worsening occurs over years.

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Article Excerpts about Multifocal motor neuropathy

Multifocal motor neuropathy is a progressive muscle disorder characterized by asymmetrical muscle weakness. (Source: excerpt from NINDS Multifocal Motor Neuropathy Information Page: NINDS)