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About Ion Channel Diseases

Ion channel diseases are associated with defects in proteins called ion channels typically are marked by muscular weakness, absent muscle tone, or episodic muscle paralysis.

Andersen-Tawil syndrome

Hyperkalemic periodic paralysis

Hypokalemic periodic paralysis

Myotonia congenita

Paramyotonia congenita

Potassium-aggravated myotonia

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