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  1. Hypotonia (Poor Muscle Tone): Signs, Causes, and …

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      Hypotonia, or poor muscle tone, is usually detected at birth or during infancy. It’s sometimes called floppy muscle syndrome.… See more

    Signs of hypotonia

    Depending on the underlying cause, hypotonia can appear at any age. Signs of hypotonia in infants and children include:
    •poor or no head control
    •delay in gr… See more

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    Causes of hypotonia

    Problems with the nervous system or muscular system can trigger hypotonia. … See more

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    When to see a doctor

    Hypotonia may be diagnosed at birth. In some cases, however, you may not notice your child’s condition until they’re older. An indicator is that your child isn’t meeting developme… See more

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    Treating hypotonia

    Treatment varies depending on how your child is affected. Your child’s general health and ability to participate in therapies will shape a treatment plan. Some children work frequ… See more

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  1. Low muscle tone
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    Hypotonia is a medical word for low muscle tone. If your baby has it, they will likely feel limp in your arms, like a rag doll. That’s why it’s also called floppy infant syndrome. Doctors can diagnose the condition in the first few minutes of life. They do routine checks of newborns’ muscle tone at 1 minute and 5 minutes after birth.
    If your child has low muscle tone, their muscles feel softer and more relaxed than they should when you touch them. Symptoms of low muscle tone in your baby include a weak cry, poor head control, they feel floppy, they may drool, eating difficulties, speech delays and problems with motor control as they get older.
    But hypotonia is simply a medical term for low muscle tone. Though there isn’t good data on how many babies have low muscle tone, hypotonia is one of the most common conditions that impacts a baby’s motor development.
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  4. Hypotonia: Symptoms, causes, treatment, and more

    Sep 21, 2023 · Hypotonia is sometimes called “floppy baby syndrome.” Other symptoms of hypotonia may include: difficulty holding the head up. difficulties with sitting up. hanging limply in a person’s...

  5. Hypotonia Symptoms, Causes, Treatment | Shriners Children’s

  6. Hypotonia (Floppy Baby Syndrome) in Babies and …

    Jan 5, 2024 · Hypotonia, sometimes called “floppy baby syndrome,” refers to when babies or toddlers have low muscle tone. Here’s what you need to know about this condition.

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  9. Hypotonia: Symptoms, Causes, and Diagnosis

    Jun 9, 2022 · Hypotonia is decreased muscle tone. It is often an early sign of a chronic condition such as a neuromuscular disorder, genetic disease, or metabolic disease. Hypotonia is different from muscle weakness. Normal …

  10. Low muscle tone (hypotonia) in babies and toddlers

  11. Hypotonia - Child Neurology Foundation

    Reviewed: June 2022. SUMMARY. Hypotonia is defined as decreased muscle tone. Muscle tone refers to the way muscles resist when another person (or force) stretches or pushes on them. High tone means there is a lot of …

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