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Is muscular dystrophy and duchenne muscular dystrophy the same?
Muscular dystrophy can appear in infancy up to middle age or later, and its form and severity are determined in part by the age at which it occurs. Some types of muscular dystrophy affect only males; some people with MD enjoy a normal life span with mild symptoms that progress very slowly; others experience swift and severe muscle weakness and wasting, dying in their late teens to early 20s.
Is Ataxia the same as muscular dystrophy?
seems to be the same according to weblink,p://puneataxiasupport.wordpress.com/types-of-ataxia-muscular-dystrophy/ Ramajayam
Is muscular dystrophic infectious?
I believe you are referring to muscular dystrophy, this is a inherited degenerative muscular disease, and can only be inherited from parents.There are a number of types of muscular dystrophy but this along with all other inherited diseases are not infections.
What are the main types of myopathy?
The main types include congenital myopathy, muscular dystrophy , inflammatory myopathy, and drug-induced myopathy.
IS there a disease where your muscle mixes with fat?
Some types of muscular dystrophy involve pathologic fat deposits within the muscle tissue.
What are the most common diseases of the muscular system and what technologies that are used?
Two types of muscular diseases are muscle dystrophy and spinal muscle attrophy. Both are genetic, though.
Is Muscular dystrophy fatal?
There are many types of MD. If the diagnosis is Duchennes MD, death usually occurs in the late teens, early twenties.
Can girl have muscular dystrophy?
The short answer is yes, absolutely. You may be primarily thinking of sex-linked dystrophies, such as Duchenne's or Becker's Muscular Dystrophy. The gene mutations for these types of dystrophy are recessive traits located on the X chromosome. It is vastly more common in boys then in girls because boys only have one X chromosome. If they get the gene for these dystrophies on their mom's X chromosome, then they will not have another X chromosome to "mask" the trait, and thus they will get the disease. Since girls have two X chromosomes, this is a lot rarer. Even if one X chromosome has the gene for the disease, as long as the other one doesn't, they are only a carrier, they don't actually have symptoms. There are only two ways where a girl can get a sex-linked dystrophy: if her mom is a carrier and her dad has the disease, or if her X chromosomes mutate in a way that make her have the gene on both X chromosomes. However: Muscular dystrophies come in dozens of types. Sex linked varieties may be among the most common, but there are plenty out there that are autosomal (i.e.: not sex-linked). Some come from autosomal recessive genes, other come from spontaneous mutations. For those types of muscular dystrophy, girls are just as likely to get them as boys.
What are common muscular dystrophy pains?
There are many types of muscular dystrophy and are usually defined by where the symptons starts. Normal signs are soreness in the larger muscle groups, muscle weakness or poor balance ability. It's important to seek medical advise if you notice any signs of muscles weakness - such as problems with your balance capacity - on yourself or your child.
How can you get Muscular Dystrophy?
There is no known cure for muscular dystrophy, although Eastern philosophies believe that humans can heal many illnesses and conditions by "balancing" the body.In Muscular Dystrophy, prolonged inactivity (such as bed rest and even sitting for long periods) can worsen the disease. Physical therapy, occupational therapy, orthotic intervention (e.g., ankle-foot orthosis), speech therapy and orthopedic instruments (e.g., wheelchairs and standing frames) may be helpful.Occupational therapy assists the individual with MD in engaging in his/her activities of daily living (self-feeding, self-care activities, etc.) and leisure activities at the most independent level possible
Who has Muscular Dystrophy?
First, there are nine types of muscular dystrophy listed in the attached links. If you read the link, you will see the difference between them; some of them are mild, not too seriously affect the sufferers quality or length of life, others do. Without knowing which type is your son suffering of, it is impossible to write anything specific. The only common between these types is the cause. With the exception of a few cases, where the genetic mutation, some kind of abnormality, happens after births, the vast majority is inherited. In either case, the mutated (abnormal) gene is unable to supply any or enough of the necessary protein what the muscle needs for proper function. While there are a great amount of research going on for muscular dystrophy, cure is not found yet. Until a method is found to correct or replace the faulty gene or supply the needed protein, the treatments can only focus on decreasing the symptoms and increasing the comfort, thus the quality of life, as much as possible, for the sufferers'.
Muscular dystrophy?
DefinitionDuchenne muscular dystrophy is an inherited disorder that involves rapidly worsening muscle weakness.Alternative NamesPseudohypertrophic muscular dystrophy; Muscular dystrophy - Duchenne typeCauses, incidence, and risk factorsDuchenne muscular dystrophy is a rapidly-worsening form of muscular dystrophy. Other muscular dystrophies (including Becker's muscular dystrophy) get worse much more slowly.Duchenne muscular dystrophy is caused by a defective gene for dystrophin (a protein in the muscles). However, it often occurs in people without a known family history of the condition.Because of the way the disease is inherited, males are more likely to develop symptoms than are women. The sons of females who are carriers of the disease (women with a defective gene but no symptoms themselves) each have a 50% chance of having the disease. The daughters each have a 50% chance of being carriers.Duchenne muscular dystrophy occurs in approximately 1 out of every 3,600 male infants. Because this is an inherited disorder, risks include a family history of Duchenne muscular dystrophy.SymptomsSymptoms usually appear before age 6 and may appear as early as infancy. They may include:FatigueMental retardation (possible, but does not worsen over time)Muscle weakness Begins in the legs and pelvis, but also occurs less severely in the arms, neck, and other areas of the bodyDifficulty with motor skills (running, hopping, jumping)Frequent fallsRapidly worsening weaknessProgressive difficulty walkingAbility to walk may be lost by age 12By age 10, the person may need braces for walking. By age 12, most patients are confined to a wheelchair.Signs and testsA complete nervous system (neurological), heart, lung, and muscle exam may show:Abnormal heart muscle (cardiomyopathy)Congestive heart failure or irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmias) -- rareDeformities of the chest and back (scoliosis)Enlarged calf muscles, which are eventually replaced by fat and connective tissue (pseudohypertrophy)Loss of muscle mass (wasting)Muscle contractures in the heels, legsMuscle deformitiesRespiratory disorders, including pneumonia and aspiration of food or fluid into the lungs (in late stages of the disease)Tests may include:Electromyography (EMG)Genetic testsMuscle biopsySerum CPKTreatmentThere is no known cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Treatment aims to control symptoms to maximize quality of life. Gene therapy may become available in the future.Activity is encouraged. Inactivity (such as bedrest) can worsen the muscle disease. Physical therapy may be helpful to maintain muscle strength and function. Orthopedic appliances (such as braces and wheelchairs) may improve mobility and the ability to care for yourself.Support GroupsYou can ease the stress of illness by joining a support group where members share common experiences and problems. See muscular dystrophy - support group. The Muscular Dystrophy Association is an excellent source of information on this disease.Expectations (prognosis)Duchenne muscular dystrophy leads to quickly worsening disability. Death usually occurs by age 25, typically from lung disorders.ComplicationsCardiomyopathyCongestive heart failure (rare)DeformitiesHeart arrhythmias (rare)Mental impairment (varies, usually minimal)Permanent, progressive disability Decreased mobilityDecreased ability to care for selfPneumonia or other respiratory infectionsRespiratory failureCalling your health care providerCall your health care provider if:Your child has symptoms of Duchenne muscular dystrophySymptoms worsen, or new symptoms develop, particularly fever with cough or breathing difficultiesPreventionGenetic counseling is advised if there is a family history of the disorder. Duchenne muscular dystrophy can be detected with about 95% accuracy by genetic studies performed during pregnancy.ReferencesKliegman RM, Behrman RE, Jenson HB, Stanton BF. Muscular dystrophies. In: Kliegman RM, Behrman RE, Jenson HB, Stanton BF. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 18th ed. Philadelphia, Pa:Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 608.
