INFORMATION ON BENIGN FOCAL AMYOTROPHY

Benign Focal Amyotrophy may be characterized by progressive degeneration and loss of motor neurons, the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord which are responsible for controlling voluntary muscle. Benign Focal Amyotrophy occurs in males between the ages of 15 and 25 of age. It is seen most frequently in Asia, particularly in Japan and India; it is much less common in North America.

SYNONYMS OF BENIGN FOCAL AMYOTROPHY

Synonyms and related keywords:

1. Benign focal amyotrophy.
2. Congenital absence of muscles.
3. Focal myositis.
4. Injection myopathy.
5. Plexopathy.

CAUSES OF BENIGN FOCAL AMYOTROPHY

Causes of Benign Focal Amyotrophy are unknown but numerous factors such as viral infection, vascular insufficiency of the spinal cord, heavy physical activity, radiation injury, traumatic injury, and atrophy of the spinal cord have been suggested as possible cause.

The main factors which are responsible for the development of Benign Focal Amyotrophy are:-

1. Infection.
2. Trauma.
3. Inflammation.
4. Spinal cord disorder.
5. Entrapment.
6. Altered immune mechanisms.

SYMPTOMS OF BENIGN FOCAL AMYOTROPHY

Symptoms of Benign Focal Amyotrophy appear slowly and steadily over a period of time. The main features of Benign Focal Amyotrophy are muscle weakness and atrophy in a portion of one limb.

Other Symptoms are:

1. Muscle weakness.
2. Muscle twitching.
3. Muscle cramps.
4. Diabetes.
5. Difficulty in walking.
6. Foot deformity implies.

DIAGNOSIS OF BENIGN FOCAL AMYOTROPHY

Diagnosis is made by physical exam and medical history. Other test under diagnosis is:

1. Electroencephalogram.
2. Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
3. Computerized tomography scan.
4. Blood Test.

TREATMENT OF BENIGN FOCAL AMYOTROPHY

There is no cure for Benign Focal Amyotrophy. Treatment consists of muscle strengthening exercises and training in hand coordination.