Congenital Amyotonia (Amyotonia Congenita), Oppenheim Syndrome (Floppy Baby Syndrome}

Amyotonia Congenita, Oppenheim Syndrome (Floppy Baby Syndrome) are outdated terms used to refer to various congenital diseases that are characterized by weakness and muscle passivity (hypotonia) in newborns. These terms have been in use for quite some time and are not accurate or relevant today.

However, there are still many causes of muscle weakness in newborns, which may be associated with disorders in the development of the nervous system, disturbances in the functioning of the muscular system, or metabolic disorders.

The causes of hypotension in newborns may include genetic disorders, infectious diseases, intrauterine development disorders, as well as the effects of certain medications on the mother's body during pregnancy.

Symptoms of hypotension can appear from the first days of a child’s life. A newborn may not hold his head up, have weak grip on his hands and feet, and may not sit up or crawl at an age when this usually occurs in healthy children.

To accurately diagnose hypotension in newborns, various tests are performed, including clinical examination, neurophysiological studies, magnetic resonance imaging and other methods.

Treatment of hypotension in newborns depends on the cause of its occurrence. In some cases, surgery may be required, in others, drug therapy or rehabilitation measures.

Overall, it is important to note that accurate diagnosis and timely treatment of hypotension in newborns can reduce the risk of complications and provide a better quality of life for the child. Therefore, if any symptoms of hypotension appear in a newborn, it is necessary to consult a doctor and get qualified help.

Congenital amyotonia is a disease in which the child's muscles become weak and inactive. Currently, it is quite rare, but some cases can still be diagnosed.

Symptoms of congenital amyotonya may include:

– Muscle weakness;
– Passivity of movements;
– Poor coordination of movements;
– Difficulty walking and running;
– Visual impairment;
– Hearing impairment.

The causes of amyotonia can be different. For example, it may be due to genetic disorders that lead to muscle weakness. It may also be caused by exposure of the fetus to toxins during pregnancy or other factors.

Diagnosis of amyotonia includes various studies, such as blood tests, ultrasound and others. Treatment depends on the cause of the disease and may include various methods such as physical therapy, massage and medications.

Oppenheim syndrome is another name for congenital amyotonia. It was used in the past when there was no accurate diagnosis for this disease. Currently, this term has practically fallen out of use.

Congenital amyomotor disease, also known as amyotonic congenital hypotonia, is a rare congenital form of muscle weakness and trembling limbs, especially common in infants. This is the most common inherited muscle disease. Children with this diagnosis will be born completely healthy, but their muscles are not able to work normally in their normal mode. It is known that one in ten thousand babies is born with congenital amyotonia or Oppenheimo's syndrome. Today, doctors still do not have enough information to name the exact cause of this disease. However, it is well known that such a disease is genetic in nature. It