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Muscular Dystrophy

Muscular Dystrophy. Miles Mickens 10/13/10 4thblock. Recessive. Dad might be a carrier. If dad is a carrier… M ? There is a 50% chance the baby will be fine. Without genetic testing, we don’t know for the other 50% . n MM. ?m. Mm. ?m. Doctor Report.

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Muscular Dystrophy

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  1. Muscular Dystrophy Miles Mickens 10/13/10 4thblock

  2. Recessive • Dad might be a carrier. If dad is a carrier… M ? There is a 50% chance the baby will be fine. Without genetic testing, we don’t know for the other 50% nMM ?m Mm ?m

  3. Doctor Report • Muscular dystrophy is a group of disorders that involve muscle weakness and loss of muscle tissue that get worse over time.

  4. Causes • Many diseases called muscular dystrophies (MD) are inherited disorders, such as: • Becker’s muscular dystrophy • Myotoniacongenita • Myotonic dystropy

  5. Symptoms • Symptoms vary with the different types of muscular dystrophy. • All of the muscles may be affected. Muscular dystrophy can affect adults, but the more severe forms tend to occur in early childhood. Symptoms include: • Drooling • Eyelid drooping (ptosis) • Frequent falls • Problems walking (delayed walking)

  6. Exams and Tests • A physical examination and your medical history will help the doctor determine the type of muscular dystrophy. • Signs may include: • Curved spine (scoliosis) • Joint contractures (clubfoot, clawhand , or others).

  7. Other tests may include • Electrocardiography(ECG) • Serum CPK

  8. This disease may also alter the results of the following tests: • Aldolase • Ast • Creatinine • LDH • Myoglobin-urine/ serum

  9. Treatment • There are no known cures for the various muscular dystrophies. The goal of treatment is to control symptoms . Physical therapy may help patients maintain muscle strenght and function. The person should be as active as possible. Complete inactivity (such as bedrest) can make the disease worse.

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