Saturday, April 17, 2010

McArdle Disease Syndrome and tips on how to treat

Description:
McArdle's syndrome is the inability to break down glycogen. Glycogen is an important energy source stored in muscle tissue.

McArdle's syndrome result from a defect in a gene that makes a protein called glycogen phosphorylase. As a result, the body can not break down glycogen in the muscles. This can cause weakness, seizures, and muscle aches.

Phenomenon
Common symptoms include, pain ototo, ototo cramps, muscle stiffness, muscle weakness, urinary red wine.

Treatment
There is no specific treatment, but symptoms can be managed by controlling exercise and physical activity. For example, avoid harsh or excessive exercise.