Neuromyotonia

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Neuromyotonia
TermNeuromyotonia
Short definitionNeuromyotonia - (pronounced) (NOOR-oh-my-oh-TOH-nee-uh) rare nerve disorder that causes constant muscle activity that cannot be controlled even during sleep. It often affects the muscles in the arms and legs but can affect the whole body. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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Neuromyotonia - (pronounced) (NOOR-oh-my-oh-TOH-nee-uh) rare nerve disorder that causes constant muscle activity that cannot be controlled even during sleep. It often affects the muscles in the arms and legs but can affect the whole body. Symptoms include muscle twitching, weakness, stiffness, and cramps; increased skin temperature, sweating and heart rate; and problems with chewing, swallowing, speaking, and breathing. The disorder often gets worse over time. Neuromyotonia usually occurs in people between the ages of 15 and 60. It can occur with certain types of cancer and is sometimes inherited. Also called Isaac Syndrome

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