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Hi I would like to know of a doctor who specializes in pedriatrics of muscle diseases-I guess a neurologist-in the Middletown NY area? My 11 year old niece has been diagnosed with myotonic dsyphropy (not sure of the correct spelling, sorry). Any help you can give me would certainly be appreciated. Thank you.
Hi, Thank you for asking question on health care magic. Myotonic dystrophy is a complex disorder involving multiple systems. Neurologist,Physiotherapist, reabilitation specialist, ortho pedician, ophtholmologist Cardiac phsician and a pulmonolgist to function in coordination for better out come. Patients survive full and successful life if treated in a correct institute. Inability to relax muscles be trated witha drug such as Maxiletine. Hope this answer will serve your purpose Please feel free to ask any more queries if required Take care Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH Associate professor of pediatrics
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How To Treat Myotonic Dyphropy In A 11 Year Old?
Hi, Thank you for asking question on health care magic. Myotonic dystrophy is a complex disorder involving multiple systems. Neurologist,Physiotherapist, reabilitation specialist, ortho pedician, ophtholmologist Cardiac phsician and a pulmonolgist to function in coordination for better out come. Patients survive full and successful life if treated in a correct institute. Inability to relax muscles be trated witha drug such as Maxiletine. Hope this answer will serve your purpose Please feel free to ask any more queries if required Take care Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH Associate professor of pediatrics