Neuromuscular diseases affect the nerves and muscles of the body as well as the communication between them.
Common Symptoms of Neuromuscular Diseases
- Muscle weakness or muscle loss
- Numbness and tingling
- Droopy eyelids
- Double vision
- Trouble swallowing or breathing
- Trouble walking
Conditions/Diseases We Diagnose and Treat
- Carpal tunnel syndrome, ulnar neuropathy, radial neuropathy, peroneal neuropathy
- Peripheral neuropathy including diabetic polyneuropathy, Charcot - Marie - Tooth disease, chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP)
- Myopathy (muscle disease)
- Myasthenia gravis
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease)
Common Treatment Options
- Medications for immune conditions or neuropathic pain
- Surgical procedures including carpal tunnel release
- Physical and occupational therapy
MetroHealth Expertise
MetroHealth physicians specialize in providing diagnostic testing that is utilized in developing the best course of treatment including:
- Electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction tests
- Neuromuscular ultrasound
- Nerve and muscle biopsy
- Skin biopsy
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