This table lists symptoms that people with this disease may have. For most diseases, symptoms will vary from person to person. People with the same disease may not have all the symptoms listed. This information comes from a database called the Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO) . The HPO collects information on symptoms that have been described in medical resources. The HPO is updated regularly. Use the HPO ID to access more in-depth information about a symptom.
| Medical Terms | Other Names | Learn More: HPO ID |
|---|---|---|
| 30%-79% of people have these symptoms | ||
| Cold paresis | 0031372 | |
| Cold-sensitive myotonia | 0012904 | |
|
Poor swallowing
Swallowing difficulties
Swallowing difficulty
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|
0002015 | |
| Facial muscle hypertrophy |
Increased size of facial muscles
Large facial muscles
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|
0012892 |
| Feeding difficulties |
Feeding problems
Poor feeding
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|
0011968 |
| Handgrip myotonia | 0012899 | |
| Muscle stiffness | 0003552 | |
| Myalgia |
Muscle ache
Muscle pain
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|
0003326 |
| Myotonia of the face | 0012900 | |
| Myotonia of the jaw | 0012901 | |
| Myotonia of the upper limb | 0012903 | |
| Neonatal |
Low muscle tone, in neonatal onset
|
0001319 |
| Neonatal inspiratory stridor | 0004875 | |
| Paradoxical myotonia | 0011809 | |
| Percussion myotonia | 0010548 | |
| 5%-29% of people have these symptoms | ||
| Abnormal blood potassium concentration | 0011042 | |
| EMG: myopathic abnormalities | 0003458 | |
| Periodic hypokalemic paresis | 0008153 | |
| Percent of people who have these symptoms is not available through HPO | ||
| 0000006 | ||
| Infantile onset |
Onset in first year of life
Onset in infancy
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|
0003593 |
| Inspiratory stridor | 0005348 | |
| Muscle weakness |
Muscular weakness
|
0001324 |
| Skeletal muscle hypertrophy |
Increased skeletal muscle cells
|
0003712 |
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If you can’t find a specialist in your local area, try contacting national or international specialists. They may be able to refer you to someone they know through conferences or research efforts. Some specialists may be willing to consult with you or your local doctors over the phone or by email if you can't travel to them for care.
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I was diagnosed with paramyotonia congenita when I was young. If I have children, would pregnancy cause serious health issues related to my condition? See answer
