Muscular Dystrophy Symptoms

MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY

DESCRIPTION

Muscular dystrophy is a group of diseases that cause progressive weakness and loss of muscle mass. In muscular dystrophy, abnormal genes interfere with the production of proteins needed to form healthy muscle.

Symptoms –

Frequent falls

Difficulty rising from sitting position

Trouble running or jumping

Waddling gait

Walking on toes

Large calf muscle

Learning disabilities

Delayed growth

Risk factors – muscular dystrophy occurs in both sexes and in all ages and races. However, the most common variety, duchenne, usually occurs in young boys. People with a family history of muscular dystrophy at higher risk of developing this disease and passing it on their children

Diagnosis and tests –

Enzyme test

Genetic testing

Muscle biopsy

Heart-monitoring test

Lung monitoring test

Electromyography

Treatment –

medications

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surgery