MYOTONIC DYSTROPHY - GENETIC DISEASES

Myotonic dystrophy



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Myotonic dystrophy is a genetic disease also known as Steinert's disease, characterized by the difficulty in relaxing the muscles after a contraction. Some individuals with this disease experience difficulty in releasing a doorknob or interrupting a handshake, for example. Myotonic dystrophy can manifest in both sexes, being more frequent in young adults