Myotonic Dystrophy

GPTKB entity

Statements (63)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:physicist
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Muscular_Dystrophy
gptkbp:affects muscles
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:historical_event
gptkb:Company
anxiety
fatigue
sleep disturbances
social isolation
pain
vision problems
hearing loss
joint pain
difficulty swallowing
sleep apnea
muscle stiffness
increased risk of infections
muscle hypertrophy
cognitive impairment
dysphagia
muscle cramps
skin problems
muscle wasting
dysarthria
endocrine disorders
sensitivity to heat
hypotonia
scoliosis
hypersomnia
hyperreflexia
increased risk of falls
sensitivity to cold
facial weakness
increased risk of fractures
increased risk of complications during pregnancy
increased risk of complications during surgery
increased risk of complications in anesthesia
gptkbp:caused_by DMPK gene mutation
gptkbp:complications mental health issues
respiratory failure
infertility
cardiac arrhythmias
gastrointestinal issues
gptkbp:descendant autosomal dominant
gptkbp:discovered_by Hans Gustav Adolf Steinert
gptkbp:first_described_by 1909
gptkbp:genetic_diversity recommended
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Myotonic Dystrophy
gptkbp:is_often_used_in adults
both genders
gptkbp:is_popular_in 1 in 8000
gptkbp:lifespan normal with management
gptkbp:research ongoing
gptkbp:social_responsibility genetic testing
gptkbp:symptoms muscle weakness
cataracts
cardiac issues
myotonia
gptkbp:treatment medications
physical therapy
gptkbp:type_of Myotonic Dystrophy type 1
Myotonic Dystrophy type 2