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What Causes Weakness In The Legs And Hypotonia?

hello my daughter was born with bilateral leg weakness, hypotonia, low muscle tone and brain atrophy. she has never had any trauma. the doctors dont have much to tell me. my daughter is now 18 months and has had bronchiolitis during her first nine months of her life. we were constantly in picu. she cannot walk or crawl and just said her first words... HAHA just looking for any answers i can get. are many babies born with this? is there a life expectancy i should know about
Mon, 30 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

It looks like your baby is suffering from low muscle tone & low muscle strength. Hypotonia is not always a major problem but you need to make sure what your baby needs & get her treated. In order to detect any damage to the central nervous system or brain activity, genetic factors she should be examined properly to test her reflexes, sensory & motor skills, coordination & balance. Visit ER & get her evaluated, she will have to go through certain investigations like blood tests, CT, MRI, etc. The treatment will depend upon the test reports. It is important to help the baby improve her co-ordination & strengthen the muscles. There are many therapies that will help her. Occupational, physical & speech therapy, sensory stimulation therapy will be helpful. Get her treated for bronchiolitis, do not neglect.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr Nupur K
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What Causes Weakness In The Legs And Hypotonia?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. It looks like your baby is suffering from low muscle tone & low muscle strength. Hypotonia is not always a major problem but you need to make sure what your baby needs & get her treated. In order to detect any damage to the central nervous system or brain activity, genetic factors she should be examined properly to test her reflexes, sensory & motor skills, coordination & balance. Visit ER & get her evaluated, she will have to go through certain investigations like blood tests, CT, MRI, etc. The treatment will depend upon the test reports. It is important to help the baby improve her co-ordination & strengthen the muscles. There are many therapies that will help her. Occupational, physical & speech therapy, sensory stimulation therapy will be helpful. Get her treated for bronchiolitis, do not neglect. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr Nupur K