What you need to know about Muscular Dystrophy
What is Muscular Dystrophy?
The main symptom of muscular dystrophy is muscle weakness. Muscular dystrophy is not a single disease..…….
What are the effects and signs?
is a condition caused by an X-linked recessive condition affecting the gene for the muscle protein dystrophin. ……
How is it assessed?
The diagnosis of these conditions is made clinically. The exact subtype or name of the condition will be determined by investigations. …....
How is it treated and managed?
The aim of treatment in these early years is to prolong walking ability for as long as possible. …
What evidence is available?
The diagnosis will be the most important piece of information in the medical evidence particularly in the rarer types, it is recommended that this information comes from the treating consultant.
