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Asked for male, 71 years old from Bangalore
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Hello, Muscular dystrophy is a group of disorders characterized by a progressive loss of muscle mass and consequent loss of strength.The most common form of muscular dystrophy - Duchenne muscular dystrophy - typically affects young boys, but other variations can strike in adulthood.Currently, there is no cure for muscular dystrophy, but certain physical and medical treatments can improve symptoms and slow the disease's progression.
I suggest to do ganeral light exercises to maintain strength...more
I suggest to do ganeral light exercises to maintain strength...more
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Hello, duchenne muscular dystrophy is x linked recessive disorder. Which means female can be carrier of the disease but remain unaffected from the disease & can pass on the disease to their son. Unfortunately there is no effective treatment for the condition. As far as diagnostic tests are concerned raised C kinase level in blood indicates Muscular dystrophy. Deficiency of dystrophy protein also indicates DMD. You can also go for muscle biopsy
hopefully it clears you doubt.
hopefully it clears you doubt.
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Dear Lybrate user
you need homoeopathy medication along with body ergonomics exercises.
that will surely help you
you need homoeopathy medication along with body ergonomics exercises.
that will surely help you
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