What families may notice
- Weakness, fatigue or delayed motor milestones
- Muscle wasting, cramps or unusual gait
- Swallowing, breathing or endurance difficulties
How assessment may help
Assessment may include examination, blood tests, genetic testing, NCS/EMG, imaging or referral to a multidisciplinary neuromuscular team.
The child’s own pattern matters. Similar symptoms can have different causes, and tests are selected only after considering the history and examination.
What to bring
- A referral letter and previous medical reports
- A current medicine and dose list
- EEG, MRI or CT reports and the actual images where available
- School or therapy reports relevant to the concern
- Safe phone videos of typical episodes, without delaying care or placing the child at risk
Planning the next step
Contact the practice for a non-urgent appointment request. Sudden, severe or rapidly worsening symptoms should be assessed through an emergency service rather than an online form.