Muscular dystrophy is a group of diseases that cause progressive weakness and loss of muscle mass. In muscular dystrophy, abnormal genes (mutations) interfere with the production of proteins that are necessary to form healthy muscle.
There are many different types of muscular dystrophy. The symptoms of the most common race begins in childhood, especially in children. Other types do not emerge until adulthood.
Some people with muscular dystrophy eventually lose the ability to walk. Some may have trouble breathing or swallowing.
There is no cure for muscular dystrophy. However, medications and therapy can help control the symptoms and slow the progression of the disease.
There are many different types of muscular dystrophy. The symptoms of the most common race begins in childhood, especially in children. Other types do not emerge until adulthood.
Some people with muscular dystrophy eventually lose the ability to walk. Some may have trouble breathing or swallowing.
There is no cure for muscular dystrophy. However, medications and therapy can help control the symptoms and slow the progression of the disease.
