genetic

Muscular dystrophy

Muscular (MD) is a genetically and clinically heterogeneous group of rare diseases that cause progressive weakness and breakdown of muscles over time. The disorders differ as to which muscles are primarily affected, the degree of weakness, how fast they worsen, and when symptoms begin. Some types are also associated with problems in other organs.

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Symptoms — what it feels like

·Increasing weakening, breakdown of muscles, trouble walking

Causes — why it happens

· ( , recessive, or autosomal )

How it's found

· testing

Treatment

·Pharmacotherapy, physical therapy, braces, corrective , assisted

Outlook

·Depends on the particular disorder

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