Description
Hypotonia is a disease of the Muscles.
The decreased or low tone of the Muscles is Hypotonia.
It is not a disease by itself. However, it is an effect of many other disorders that may cause damage to the Muscle strength.
Causes of Hypotonia
Down Syndrome
Cerebral Palsy
Achondroplasia
Tay Sachs Disease
Tay-Sachs disease
Prader Willi Syndrome
Isopropyl Alcohol Poisoning
Lack of Oxygen in the Brain at the time of birth
If not treated properly, Hypotonia may cause
Permanent damage to the Muscles