An autosomal dominant form of early progressive myoclonic epilepsy, caused by mutation(s) in the KCNC1 gene, encoding potassium voltage-gated channel subfamily C member 1
Symptoms of Myoclonus
The following features are indicative of Myoclonus:
sudden jerks
involuntary shakes
spasms
It is possible that Myoclonus shows no physical symptoms and still is present in a patient.
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Common Causes of Myoclonus
The following are the most common causes of Myoclonus:
head injury
spinal cord injury
stroke
brain tumors
kidney failure
liver failure
Other Causes of Myoclonus
The following are the less common causes of Myoclonus:
lipid storage disease
Risk Factors for Myoclonus
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Myoclonus:
a voluntary movement
an external stimulus
external noise
external movement
external light
sudden surprise
Prevention of Myoclonus
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Myoclonus.
Occurrence of Myoclonus
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Myoclonus cases seen each year worldwide:
Rare between 10K - 50K cases
Common Gender
Myoclonus can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Myoclonus
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Myoclonus:
EEG (Electroencephalogram): To record the electrical activity of brain
EMG (Electromyogram): Helps to establish the pattern of myoclonus
MRI (Magnetic resonance imaging): To check for structural problems or tumors inside your brain or spinal cord
Genetic testing: Help to identify possible causes of myoclonus
Complications of Myoclonus if untreated
Yes, Myoclonus causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Myoclonus is left untreated:
multiple system atrophy
Procedures for Treatment of Myoclonus
The following procedures are used to treat Myoclonus:
Deep brain stimulation: Helps to reduce the symptoms
Surgery: Helps to relief the symptoms originated by brain tumor or spinal cord tumor
Alternative Medicine for Treatment of Myoclonus
The following alternate medicine and therapies are known to help in the treatment or management of Myoclonus:
Hormonal therapy: Helps to improve responses to anti myoclonic drugs in some people
Time for Treatment of Myoclonus
While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Myoclonus to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision:
Disease cannot be treated but only maintained or effects reduced