Myotonic dystrophy

GPTKB entity

Statements (69)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Genetics
gptkbp:affects muscles
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:diabetes
gptkb:depression
anxiety
cognitive decline
fatigue
social isolation
chronic pain
pain
vision problems
hearing loss
joint pain
respiratory problems
increased risk of cancer
intellectual disability
difficulty swallowing
sudden cardiac death
sleep apnea
muscle stiffness
increased risk of infections
dysphagia
muscle cramps
increased risk of diabetes
increased risk of heart disease
muscle wasting
dysarthria
endocrine disorders
scoliosis
hypersomnia
baldness
gastrointestinal issues
autonomic dysfunction
skin issues
increased risk of stroke
mobility issues
neuropsychiatric symptoms
testicular atrophy
facial weakness
fatigue syndrome
gptkbp:caused_by DMPK gene mutation
gptkbp:clinical_trial available
gptkbp:diagnosis genetic testing
gptkbp:difficulty_levels varies
gptkbp:first_described_by 1909
gptkbp:genetic_studies CNBP gene analysis
DMPK gene analysis
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Myotonic dystrophy
gptkbp:inherits_from autosomal dominant
gptkbp:is_involved_in available
gptkbp:lifespan varies
gptkbp:premiered_on childhood
adulthood
gptkbp:prevalence 1 in 8,000
gptkbp:research ongoing
gptkbp:research_focus gptkb:gene_therapy
improving quality of life
understanding pathophysiology
symptom management
gptkbp:symptoms muscle weakness
cataracts
cardiac issues
myotonia
gptkbp:treatment medications
physical therapy
gptkbp:type Type 1
Type 2
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:muscular_dystrophy
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5