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Definition:-
Group of genetic diseases that cause progressive weakness and degeneration of skeletal muscles.
Types:-
-Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
-Becker Muscular Dystrophy
-Congenital Muscular Dystrophy
-Myotonic Muscular Dystrophy
-Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy
-Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy
-Emery–Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy
-Distal Muscular Dystrophy
Signs and symptoms:-
-Pain in the muscles
Muscular abnormality walking, flaccid muscles, muscle weakness, loss of muscle, or permanent shortening of muscle
-Delayed development or learning disability
-Cardiomyopathy, constantly walking on tip toe, constipation, difficulty swallowing, fatigue, scoliosis, or shallow breathing.
Diagnosis:-
-Physical examination. blood tests. electrical tests on the nerves and muscles.
-A muscle biopsy -where a sample of tissue is removed for testing.
Treatment:-
-Medications
-physical therapy
*Exercise & Physical Activities to Help Maintain Muscle Strength
*Therapy & Support for Dealing with Emotional Troubles
*Healthy Diet for Maintaining Energy & Managing Inflammation
*Supplements to Support Healthy Muscle Tissue
Essential Oils For Muscle & Joint Pains
-surgery.
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