Muscular Dystrophy

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What is Muscular
Dystrophy?

What is the cause of MD?

According to kidshealth.org

Muscular Dystrophy is not

muscular dystrophy is a genetic

something you can catch from

disorder that weakens the

skeletal muscles that control
movement in the body. MD
weakens the muscles over time
so people who have the disease
gradually lose the ability for
even simple tasks like walking.

There are many different forms

of muscular dystrophy that can
arise from different stages in
life, birth to adulthood.

another person, like the common

cold. It is a genetic disorder that
people are born with. Muscular

dystrophies are passed down

through generations that the child
or adult inherited through their
family.

Diagnosis of MD
A doctor will give a physical
examination and take a look at the
families medical history to

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What is the prognosis for

children with MD?
The prognosis for anyone with
muscular dystrophy can vary
depending on the different types

Inactivity in a person with muscular

dystrophy can worsen the disease,
therefore high activity is
recommended.

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of MD and how severe the

progression of the disorder is.
Some people may have a mild case
of MD, which allows them to live
their normal lives while others may
become disable over time.

Treatment for Muscular

Muscular Dystrophy
Association
Phone: 520.529.2000
Fax: 520.529.5300
3300 East Sunrise Drive
Tucson, AZ 85718
HTTP://WWW.MDA.ORG

There are many organizations and

support groups caregivers can
participate in to ensure that

children diagnosed with muscular

dystrophy are living a healthy and
happy life.

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Unfortunately there are no known

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cures for any types of MD.

Although, there are other
treatments to help control the

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symptoms, such as physical therapy

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or orthopedic appliances (braces,
wheelchairs, etc.)