Muscular dystrophy
Feature
- Frequent falls.
- Difficulty rising from a lying or sitting position.
- Trouble running and jumping.
- Waddling gait.
- Walking on the toes.
- Large calf muscles.
- Muscle pain and stiffness.
- Learning disabilities.
Muscular dystrophy (MD) refers to a group of genetic diseases that cause progressive weakness and degeneration of skeletal muscles. These disorders (of which there are more than 30) vary in age of onset, severity, and the pattern of the affected muscles.
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By : Poona Hospital And Research Centre
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