Muscular Dystrophy Flashcards
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Q
What is muscular dystrophy?
A
Collection of genetic mutations that causes progressive weakness of muscles and loss of muscle mass
2
Q
Most common form of MD
A
Duchenne MD
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Q
Symptoms of DMD
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- late walkers
- clumsy and fall
- muscle pain and stiffness
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Q
Other forms of MD
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Becker MD
5
Q
Symptoms of BMD
A
toe walking and sticks out abdomen
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Q
Causes
A
The genes involved with making proteins that protect muscle fibers is defective (Dystrophin)
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Q
Diagnosis
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Electromyography - measures electrical activity of muscles
genetic testing
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Treatments
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No cure, but there are medications (ACE), therapy, and surgery to fix spinal curves
