Directory of Infantile Hypotonia Resources

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Hypotonia is a condition in which a child is born with poor muscle tone. It may be a sympton indicative of another problem or it may be a condition on its own which is called benign congenital hypotonia. It is usually detected during infancy, often before the child leaves the hospital.

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• Hypotonia (Muscle Weakness)

  http://www.childrenshospital.org/conditions-and-treatments/conditions/muscle-weakness-hypotonia
  Describes possible causes of the condition, symptoms, and tests doctors may use to find the underlying cause.

• MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Hypotonia

  https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003298.htm
  Describes the condition and lists some common causes.

• National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS): Hypotonia Information Page

  http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/hypotonia/hypotonia.htm
  Hypotonia information sheet. Explains what it is, some of the treatments, and a comment on the prognosis.

• NHS Choices: Hypotonia

  http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hypotonia/
  Provides information on this condition characterized by decreased muscle tone. Includes a short video and details of symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, complications and prevention.

• The Benign Congenital Hypotonia Site

  http://www.lightlink.com/vulcan/benign/
  Information and support for people dealing with hypotonia.

 

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