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Asked for male, 28 years old from Hyderabad
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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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Myopathy is usually a progressive disorder but sometimes it is self arrested.
Do physiotherapy to prevent contractures & deformities.
Rule out diabetes & vit. D deficiency or any other metabolic disorder.
Following may help
inj dinabol 25 mg im weekly x 6wks.
You will need other supportive medicines also.
This disease does not affect the intelligence of the patient
use your intelligence. You can work on computer etc.
Keep your moral up.
Keep me informed of you...more
Do physiotherapy to prevent contractures & deformities.
Rule out diabetes & vit. D deficiency or any other metabolic disorder.
Following may help
inj dinabol 25 mg im weekly x 6wks.
You will need other supportive medicines also.
This disease does not affect the intelligence of the patient
use your intelligence. You can work on computer etc.
Keep your moral up.
Keep me informed of you...more
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Polio is caused by a viral infection and is unlikely to affect the baby. Muscular dystrophy on the other hand is a genetic disorder. Depending on what kind of dystrophy it is; the genetic association can be determined.
It is important for you to see a geneticist to determine the chance of the baby being affected. To know whether the baby is affected or not there are two options: First; after conception to do tests to determine if the baby is affected and second option is to do PGD- preimplan...more
It is important for you to see a geneticist to determine the chance of the baby being affected. To know whether the baby is affected or not there are two options: First; after conception to do tests to determine if the baby is affected and second option is to do PGD- preimplan...more
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Hi sir, muscular dystrophy is a muscle degenerative condition. Physiotherapy treatment is the best option. Exercises should be given to keep the muscles in active state and stabilise the joints. Stability is needed for sitting ,standing, walking. If you have any doubt regarding physio you can consult or chat me, I will help you.
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