muscular dystrophy

Question 1

causes

Answer 1

• caused by mutations (alterations) in the genes responsible for healthy muscle structure and function.
• Depending on the specific type of MD, the condition can be a:
  recessive inherited disorder
  dominant inherited disorder
  sex-linked (X-linked) disorder

Question 2

symptoms

Answer 2

• Frequent falls.
• Difficulty rising from a lying or sitting position.
• Trouble running and jumping.
• Waddling gait.
• Walking on the toes.
• Large calf muscles.
• Muscle pain and stiffness.
• Learning disabilities.

Question 3

treatment

Answer 3

• low-impact exercise,
• physiotherapy
• occupational therapy
• steroid medicine
• creatine supplements

Question 4

types

Answer 4

• Duchenne muscular dystrophy - boys
• myotonic
• congenital
• becker