Muscular dystrophy
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Also known as: MDContent medically reviewed byDr. Karthikeya T MMD, Internal MedicineView full profile onLinkedInOVERVIEWSYMPTOMSDIAGNOSISTREATMENTSymptoms & ReportsSymptoms & ReportsIf you or someone you know is exhibiting symptoms of Muscular dystrophy, seek medical attention immediately.Progressive muscle weakness is one of the main symptoms of muscular dystrophy. Onset of symptoms and types of muscles affected depend on the type of dystrophy. Some of the commonly noted symptoms includeDifficulty walking, jumping, or runningDifficulty in getting up from a lying or sitting positionMuscle pain and stiffnessInability to relax muscles when neededWalking on toesDifficulty in lifting the front part of the foot Difficulty walking, jumping, or running Difficulty in getting up from a lying or sitting position Muscle pain and stiffness Inability to relax muscles when needed Walking on toes Difficulty in lifting the front part of the foot Muscular dystrophy results from changes in genes that maintain the structure and functioning of muscles This genetic change is generally inherited from parents, but the genetic change could also occur spontaneously during one’s lifetime The risk factors include: Gender - More common in boys Family history of muscular dystrophy Muscular dystrophy cannot be prevented as it is an inherited condition Certain lifestyle methods could help cope better with the condition Eat a nutritious diet Perform the recommended exercises regularly Take the medications in right doses Dysphagia or difficulty in swallowing Difficulty in breathing Inability to walk Muscle contractures or shortening of muscles or tendons around the joints Curved spine or scoliosis Heart problems
Difficulty walking, jumping, or running
Difficulty in getting up from a lying or sitting position
Muscle pain and stiffness
Inability to relax muscles when needed
Walking on toes
Difficulty in lifting the front part of the foot
Muscular dystrophy results from changes in genes that maintain the structure and functioning of muscles
This genetic change is generally inherited from parents, but the genetic change could also occur spontaneously during one’s lifetime
The risk factors include:
Gender - More common in boys
Family history of muscular dystrophy
Muscular dystrophy cannot be prevented as it is an inherited condition
Certain lifestyle methods could help cope better with the condition
Eat a nutritious diet
Perform the recommended exercises regularly
Take the medications in right doses
Dysphagia or difficulty in swallowing
Difficulty in breathing
Inability to walk
Muscle contractures or shortening of muscles or tendons around the joints
Curved spine or scoliosis
Heart problems
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