Myotonia congenita
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Myotonia congenita is an inherited disorder that causes muscle stiffness and muscle enlargement. It affects what most people think of as muscle, the type that can be contracted to move the various parts of the body.
Myotonia refers to delayed relaxation after muscle contraction, which can cause muscle stiffness. Myotonia congenita should not be confused with
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