myopathia
Myopathia, or myopathy, is a broad category of diseases that affect skeletal muscle, leading to weakness and often muscle cramps or stiffness. The primary defect lies within the muscle fibers or their metabolic processes, rather than in nerves. Onset can be congenital or occur later in life, and the condition can be hereditary or acquired.
Classification and causes include hereditary myopathias such as muscular dystrophies, congenital myopathies, and channelopathies, as well
Signs and symptoms commonly feature proximal muscle weakness, making activities such as rising from a chair,
Diagnosis relies on clinical evaluation supported by laboratory and testing modalities. Serum creatine kinase may be
Management focuses on treating the underlying cause and maintaining function. This includes physical and occupational therapy,