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Asked for male, 6 years old from Dhanbad
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General exercises: a range of motion and stretching exercises can help combat the inevitable inward movement of the limbs as muscles and tendons shorten. Limbs tend to become fixed in position, and these types of activities can help keep them mobile for longer. Standard low-impact aerobic exercises such as walking and swimming can also help slow the disease’s progression.
Breathing assistance: as the muscles used for breathing become weaker, it may be necessary to use devices to help improve...more
Breathing assistance: as the muscles used for breathing become weaker, it may be necessary to use devices to help improve...more
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Asked for female, 26 years old from Madurai
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Asked for male, 33 years old from Navi Mumbai
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A group of genetic diseases that cause progressive weakness and loss of muscle mass.
In muscular dystrophies, abnormal genes (mutations) lead to muscle degeneration.
In most cases, muscular dystrophy (md) runs in families. It usually develops after inheriting a faulty gene from one or both parents. Md is caused by mutations (alterations) in the genes responsible for healthy muscle structure and function.
The signs and symptoms consistent with muscular dystrophy are:[3]
progressiv...more
In muscular dystrophies, abnormal genes (mutations) lead to muscle degeneration.
In most cases, muscular dystrophy (md) runs in families. It usually develops after inheriting a faulty gene from one or both parents. Md is caused by mutations (alterations) in the genes responsible for healthy muscle structure and function.
The signs and symptoms consistent with muscular dystrophy are:[3]
progressiv...more
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Asked for female, 23 years old from Hyderabad
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The etv surgery is safe and you can go for it. If you have frequent urination you need to test urine for infection and blood for diabetes.
Asked for female, 24 years old from Agra
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There r lots of physiotherapeutic treatment protocol for muscular dys trophy .u can get from youtube but better first consult with a physiotherapist, learn from his what to do whatever exercises he suggests .do continue at home in regular basis.
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Asked for male, 47 years old from Agra
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Need to see the ct scan to see the degree of hydrocephalus. Further treatment has to be decided based on consciousness and changes in personality and behavior.
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Does your bleeding get stopped after a while or you bleed for a long time. You need to check with your vitamin k levels.
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