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Asked for male, 33 years old from Hyderabad
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It is a progressive muscular weakness disease. It occurs in boys because of lack of one protein gene. With time condition deteriorates. It requires rehabilitation exercises to maintain.
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Asked for female, 28 years old from Mumbai
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Muscular dystrophy
it cannot be cured but you have to exercise your body regularly from head to toe and also breathing exercises is mandatory for you to improve the life span. If you do not do breathing exercises which might definitely be harmful for your life.
it cannot be cured but you have to exercise your body regularly from head to toe and also breathing exercises is mandatory for you to improve the life span. If you do not do breathing exercises which might definitely be harmful for your life.
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Asked for female, 28 years old from Mumbai
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It cannot be cured but you have to exercise your body regularly from head to toe and also breathing exercises is mandatory for you to improve the life span. If you do not do breathing exercises which might definitely be harmful for your life.
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Asked for male, 12 years old from Muzaffarpur
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Cold compresses can help reduce swelling in the area. Cooling also helps to numb sharp pain. Apply an ice pack for up to 20 minutes, up to five times a day. Use a frozen gel pack, ice cubes in a plastic bag, or a bag of frozen peas. Wrap the cold pack in a soft towel. Do not apply a cold pack directly to skin.
Heat therapy
heat helps to relax tense muscles and soothe a stiff area. It can help with muscle pain and bonny pain. Use a heated gel pack, heating pad or a hot water bottle.
Heat therapy
heat helps to relax tense muscles and soothe a stiff area. It can help with muscle pain and bonny pain. Use a heated gel pack, heating pad or a hot water bottle.
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Asked for male, 7 years old from Delhi
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Muscular dystrophy is a group of rare inherited muscle disease in which muscle fibers are unusually susceptible to damage. Muscles, primarily voluntary muscle ,become progressively weaker.
In the late stage of muscular dystrophy ,fat and connective tissue often replace muscle fibers.
In some type of muscular dystrophy, heart muscle, other involuntary muscles, and other organs are affected.
Although there's no cure for any form of muscular dystrophy, treatment for some forms of the di...more
In the late stage of muscular dystrophy ,fat and connective tissue often replace muscle fibers.
In some type of muscular dystrophy, heart muscle, other involuntary muscles, and other organs are affected.
Although there's no cure for any form of muscular dystrophy, treatment for some forms of the di...more
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Asked for male, 60 years old from Ambala
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A dominantly inherited disorder means you only need to inherit the mutated gene from one parent to be affected. This means that if you have a child with an unaffected partner, there's still a 50% chance of your child developing the condition.
However, there are some medications in homoeopathy that may reduce the risk and help. You may reach us with the details of the mother and kids to get the best help possible.
However, there are some medications in homoeopathy that may reduce the risk and help. You may reach us with the details of the mother and kids to get the best help possible.
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Asked for male, 20 years old from Harda
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DM - Pediatric Neurology, MD - Paediatri...read more
Pediatric Neurologist•Chandigarh
Your symptoms can or cannot be due to hydrocephalus
will have to take your detailed history and see you ct films for degree of hydrocephalus.
will have to take your detailed history and see you ct films for degree of hydrocephalus.
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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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Hirschsprung disease is because of the absence of neurons in the rectum and colon. As you have undergone surgery ,it is better to seek the opinion of a gastroenterological surgeon.
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Asked for female, 74 years old from Hyderabad
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Ras raj ras, one tablet twice a day after meals. But for proper treatment, you need to consult with her reports.
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