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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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It’s overwhelming to learn that your child has dmd. Remember that the disease doesn’t mean he can’t go to school, play sports, and have fun with friends. If you stick with his treatment plan and know what works for your child, you can help him live an active life.
•stand and walk as much as possible. Being upright will keep your child’s bones strong and his spine straight. Braces or standing walkers can make it easier for him to stand and get around.
•eat right. There's no special diet f...more
•stand and walk as much as possible. Being upright will keep your child’s bones strong and his spine straight. Braces or standing walkers can make it easier for him to stand and get around.
•eat right. There's no special diet f...more
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If you send reports, we'll be assessed in a better way. However, some 'maansa dhatu' nourishing anti vata medicated oils are available for massage. Simultaneously balya and brinhan ayurved medicine is advised along with nourishing food. Please consult.
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MSc in Orhopedic Physiotherapy (UK), BPT...read more
Physiotherapist•Bangalore
Hello sir,
no treatment is currently available to stop or reverse any form of muscular dystrophy (md). Instead, certain therapies and medications aim to treat the various problems that result from md and improve the quality of life for patients. These include the following
-physical therapy
-respiratory therapy
-speech therapy
-occupational therapy
-corrective surgery
-drug therapy: his doctor may recommend:
corticosteroids, such as prednisone, which can help impr...more
no treatment is currently available to stop or reverse any form of muscular dystrophy (md). Instead, certain therapies and medications aim to treat the various problems that result from md and improve the quality of life for patients. These include the following
-physical therapy
-respiratory therapy
-speech therapy
-occupational therapy
-corrective surgery
-drug therapy: his doctor may recommend:
corticosteroids, such as prednisone, which can help impr...more
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Did you got investigated by lab test of CPKASE levels Creatinine phosphokinase
Is it high in your case
Do others in your family have this problem / same disease
IF you really have Muscular dystrophy you have no remedy for that Recently Dr Alok Sharma in Bombay is treating patients with muscular dystrophy by stem cell treatment and he is successful to give results partly I am sorry to hear you have this disease
Is it high in your case
Do others in your family have this problem / same disease
IF you really have Muscular dystrophy you have no remedy for that Recently Dr Alok Sharma in Bombay is treating patients with muscular dystrophy by stem cell treatment and he is successful to give results partly I am sorry to hear you have this disease
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