Hypotonia

When a child has hypotonia, it means they have decreased muscle tone. Low muscle tone may be a condition on its own, called benign congenital hypotonia, or may be the result of another disease or disorder.

Pediatric Neurological Associates are experts on hypotonia among children. We are more than qualified to provide you with an accurate diagnosis as to the problem they are experiencing, as well as beneficial forms of treatment. All of the following are circumstances that can cause hypotonia:

Effective Hypotonia Treatment 

Choosing the right hypotonia treatment for your child is completely dependent on the cause of muscle tone loss. With a number of different disorders causing this condition, you need the help of professionals, like the Pediatric Neurology Associates. Several forms of Hypotonia exist:

» Benign Congenital Hypotonia—no continual treatment is necessary, but may need period treatment for accompanying problems, like frequent dislocations

» Hypotonia as a Symptom of Another Disorder—treatment will be based on the root cause of the muscle tone loss, meaning the diagnosis, such as muscular dystrophy or cerebral palsy

Child Muscle Pain & Weakness

While the average child experiences muscle pain as a result of growing, persistent muscle pain and weakness is not considered normal. If your child has joint or muscle pain that is accompanied by the following, consult Pediatric Neurology Associates today:

If you are concerned that your child may have hypotonia, contact Pediatric Neurology Associates today and consult our specialists. We have multiple locations throughout the region and serve on staff at All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg and St. Joseph's Children's Hospital in Tampa.