genetic

Distal muscular dystrophy

myopathy is a group of rare disorders that cause muscle damage and weakness, predominantly in the hands and/or feet. of many different genes can be causative. Many types involve dysferlin.

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Symptoms — what it feels like

·Weakness of hands and/or feet

Causes — why it happens

· of various genes

How it's found

· testing, muscle

Complications

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