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24 children with myotonic dystrophy in Ankara: fatigue and learning difficulties are very common
A study published in a journal and reviewed by independent scientists. Even so, a single study is not conclusive; it needs to be replicated.
At Ankara Bilkent City Hospital, 24 children with myotonic dystrophy type 1 were studied. The most common first symptom, at 75%, was stiffness in the hands. Of the children, 79% had intellectual disability or learning difficulties. According to the families' reports, quality of life was low in all subgroups. Fatigue was most marked in the area related to sleep and rest.
What does it mean for patients and families?
In this disease, the child's school support, sleep and fatigue should also be monitored. A multidisciplinary care team can help the family.
Source
Scientific paper: Clinical features, quality of life, and fatigue in children with myotonic dystrophy type 1: A cross-sectional study. European Journal of Paediatric Neurology, 2026. DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpn.2025.11.002 · PubMed 41240414
The source page was opened and read on October 7, 2026. Summary prepared by the Doktorclub editorial team and translated from Turkish; it has not yet been reviewed by a physician (a scientific board is being set up).
This page is translated from the Turkish original.
Related disease: Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1, Steinert disease)
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