Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy
Facioscapulohumeral muscular (FSHD) is a type of muscular dystrophy, a group of heritable diseases that cause of muscle and progressive weakness. Per the name, FSHD tends to sequentially weaken the muscles of the face, those that position the scapula, and those overlying the humerus bone of the upper arm. These areas can be spared. Muscles of other areas usually are affected, especially those of the chest, , spine, and shin. Most muscle can be affected in advanced disease. Abnormally positioned, termed 'winged', scapulas are common, as is the inability to lift the foot, known as foot drop. The two sides of the body are often affected unequally. Weakness typically manifests at ages 15–30 years. FSHD can also cause hearing loss and blood abnormalities at the back of the eye.
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Symptoms — what it feels like
- ·Facial weakness, scapular winging, foot drop
Causes — why it happens
- · (inherited or new )
How it's found
- · testing
Treatment
- ·Physical therapy, bracing, reconstructive
Complications
- · pain, dry eyes, and shoulder instability; less commonly disease, scoliosis, and insufficiency
Outlook
- ·Progressive, unaffected life expectancy