Muscular Dystrophy

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What is Muscular Dystrophy

Muscular Dystrophy (MD) is a rapidly progressing muscle weakness or muscle degeneration caused abnormalities in protein which are important for the structure and functions of muscles due to mutation.

Types of Muscular Dystrophy

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), Becker Muscular Dystrophy (BMD), Limb girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD), Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy (EDMD), Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD), Myotonic Dystrophy, Congenital muscular dystrophy and Collagen-related muscular dystrophy

Symptoms of Muscular Dystrophy

  • Trouble rising from a sitting or lying position
  • Falling frequently
  • Difficulty running and jumping
  • Difficulty climbing stairs
  • Muscle weakness, pain or stiffness
  • Waddling or unsteady walking
  • Difficulty climbing stairs
  • Trouble breathing
  • Difficulty raising the front of the foot (foot drop)
  • Walking on the toes or balls of the feet
  • Large calf muscles
  • Delayed growth
  • A curved spine (scoliosis)

Treatment

Supportive and advanced treatment can only SLOW DOWN the progression of the disease

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