Symptoms of MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY
The symptoms of the various forms are similar. They muscle groups that are affected are slightly different. Early one, there is weakness of the muscles. The gait is abnormal, appearing duck like. There is difficulty getting up. The muscles may appear larger and stronger than they are, due to pseudohypertrophy. As the disease progresses, gait becomes more difficult, and may be severe enough to require confinement to a wheelchair by age 9 to 12. Severe distortion of the body, including spinal deformities, occurs. Recurrent respiratory infections may develop.
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