Muscular Dystrophy
Muscular dystrophy is a condition that causes progressive weaknesses and pronounced loss of muscle mass. Certain mutations to the genes cause interference in the production of protein to form healthy muscles. Muscle weakness causes decreased mobility and fine motor skills, which leads to difficulty in daily tasks such as buttoning clothes, writing, walking, and even eating.
According to health experts, there are several types of muscular dystrophy. These conditions affect certain muscle groups and vary in severity. The disease can run in families, and a person who has someone in the family tree with the same condition has an increased risk of developing it. Although girls can be carriers, cases are more common among boys.
The main symptom of muscular dystrophy is unexplainable muscle weakness and loss of mass. Frequent falls, walking on tiptoes, waddling and unsteady gait, and large calf muscles are among the most common manifestations of muscular dystrophy. Unfortunately, there’s still no known cure for muscular dystrophy, but therapies and other similar treatments are continuously being tested and developed.
