Duchenne Muscular

Dystrophy
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What is it?
-A genetic condition that leads to the loss of muscle mass.

-Rare among females.

-Caused by genetic changes, passed down from the mother.

Symptoms
● Frequent falls
● Difficulty rising from a lying or sitting position
● Trouble running and jumping
● Waddling gait
● Walking on the toes
How does it affect the body?
How does it affect the body?
- Delayed Motor Development

Taking longer to learn to sit, stand, or walk

- Enlarged calf muscles

How does it affect the body?
- Heart and Breathing Problems

Begin in teens years

- Muscle Weakness that gets worse over time

Cure
Cure
There is no specific cure for the disease.

Medications are used to control symptoms and improve the function of muscle.

Heart transplant and Assistive devices for breathing may be necessary.

Prevention
How to Prevent the Disease?
You can’t.

Genetic testing can be done to determine the risk.

References
Selner, M. (2020, Aug 26). Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Retrieved from
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Duchene Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). (n.d.) Retrieved from

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Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. (2020). Retrieved from

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Duchene Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) Causes/Inheritance. (n.d.) Retrieved from

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