0
it causes many things to change in your body,for instance i have this disease and it caused my to not have straight arms aswell as my stomach going curved and makes my back not straight aswell ,which brings my stomach forth and not back which is sometimes kind ofembaresing considering that i walk like a pregnant woman
What else can I help you with?
What is mixed muscular dystrophy?
Mixed Muscular Dystrophy is a rapid progression form of Muscular Dystrophy. This normally occurs to people between the ages of 30 and 50 and death normally occurs within 5 years.
How does muscular dystrophy progress?
Muscular dytrophy is not spread it is heriditary.
How does muscular dystrophy disrupt homeostasis?
The muscular Dystrophy do not maintain homeostasis.
Is muscular dystrophy and duchenne muscular dystrophy the same?
Muscular dystrophy is a group of genetic disorders characterized by muscle weakening and wasting, while Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a specific type of muscular dystrophy caused by mutations in the dystrophin gene. DMD is the most common and severe form of muscular dystrophy, typically affecting boys and leading to progressive muscle weakness and loss of function.
When was Muscular Dystrophy Association created?
Muscular Dystrophy Association was created in 1950.
Famous people with duchenne muscular dystrophy?
Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a rare genetic disorder that primarily affects males. Due to the severity of the condition, there are no famous individuals known to have had Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
How many people have Muscular Dystrophy in the US?
In the United States, it is estimated that approximately 250,000 individuals are affected by various types of muscular dystrophy. The most common form, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, primarily impacts boys and occurs in about 1 in every 3,500 live male births. Overall prevalence can vary depending on the specific type of muscular dystrophy.
What percent of people are affected by muscular dystrophy?
1 in 3500 males
What types of Muscular dystrophy affect girls?
Muscular dystrophies primarily affect boys, but girls can be affected, particularly by conditions like Becker Muscular Dystrophy and Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy. Becker Muscular Dystrophy, a milder form of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, can occur in females who are carriers of the mutated gene. Similarly, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy can manifest in both genders, with varying severity. Other forms, like Myotonic Dystrophy, also affect females and can present with different symptoms and progression.
What is the most common and most severe type of muscular dystrophy in children?
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
When was Muscular Dystrophy Family Foundation created?
Muscular Dystrophy Family Foundation was created in 1958.
When was Muscular Dystrophy Campaign Trailblazers created?
Muscular Dystrophy Campaign Trailblazers was created in 2008.
