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What is the main sign of muscular dystrophy?
What is the main sign of muscular dystrophy?
- Delayed growth
- Development of scoliosis
- Progressive muscle weakness (correct)
- Facial paresis
What is a common treatment option for muscular dystrophy?
What is a common treatment option for muscular dystrophy?
- Acupuncture
- Radiation therapy
- Chemotherapy
- Medications (correct)
Which of the following might indicate advanced muscular dystrophy?
Which of the following might indicate advanced muscular dystrophy?
- Frequent falls (correct)
- Strong muscle tone
- Heightened reflexes
- Ability to run long distances
Which genetic pattern is described when a mutation is inherited from one parent?
Which genetic pattern is described when a mutation is inherited from one parent?
What can be a potential complication associated with muscular dystrophy?
What can be a potential complication associated with muscular dystrophy?
What is the frequency at which all types of muscular dystrophy combined affect individuals?
What is the frequency at which all types of muscular dystrophy combined affect individuals?
What age do many patients with muscular dystrophy become wheelchair dependent?
What age do many patients with muscular dystrophy become wheelchair dependent?
Which symptom is least likely associated with muscular dystrophy?
Which symptom is least likely associated with muscular dystrophy?
Which method is commonly used to test for muscular dystrophy?
Which method is commonly used to test for muscular dystrophy?
What is a typical prognosis for patients with muscular dystrophy?
What is a typical prognosis for patients with muscular dystrophy?
Muscular dystrophies cause progressive weakness and breakdown of skeletal muscles over time.
Muscular dystrophies cause progressive weakness and breakdown of skeletal muscles over time.
The main sign of muscular dystrophy is sudden muscle strength improvement.
The main sign of muscular dystrophy is sudden muscle strength improvement.
Patients with muscular dystrophy are often wheelchair dependent by the age of 12.
Patients with muscular dystrophy are often wheelchair dependent by the age of 12.
Learning disabilities are not associated with muscular dystrophy.
Learning disabilities are not associated with muscular dystrophy.
Scoliosis can be a possible disability resulting from muscular dystrophy.
Scoliosis can be a possible disability resulting from muscular dystrophy.
Both parents having the mutation guarantees that their child will have muscular dystrophy.
Both parents having the mutation guarantees that their child will have muscular dystrophy.
Facial paresis can be a symptom of muscular dystrophy.
Facial paresis can be a symptom of muscular dystrophy.
Bradley Walker and Steve Tillian are notable figures with muscular dystrophy.
Bradley Walker and Steve Tillian are notable figures with muscular dystrophy.
Treatment options for muscular dystrophy do not include physical therapy.
Treatment options for muscular dystrophy do not include physical therapy.
The prognosis for patients with muscular dystrophy is typically poor.
The prognosis for patients with muscular dystrophy is typically poor.
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What is Muscular Dystrophy?
What is Muscular Dystrophy?
Muscular dystrophies are a group of rare genetic diseases that cause progressive muscle weakness and breakdown over time.
Types of Gene Mutations
Types of Gene Mutations
Muscular Dystrophy can be caused by different types of gene mutations. Autosomal dominant mutations are inherited from one parent, while X-linked mutations are passed from a mother to her son.
Main Symptoms
Main Symptoms
The main symptom of Muscular Dystrophy is progressive muscle weakness, leading to difficulty with activities like running, jumping, and rising from a sitting or lying position.
Prognosis
Prognosis
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Treatment Options
Treatment Options
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What is a Muscle Biopsy?
What is a Muscle Biopsy?
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What is Scoliosis?
What is Scoliosis?
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What are Learning Disabilities?
What are Learning Disabilities?
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How common is Muscular Dystrophy?
How common is Muscular Dystrophy?
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What are Muscular Dystrophies?
What are Muscular Dystrophies?
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Causes of Muscular Dystrophy
Causes of Muscular Dystrophy
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Main Symptom of MD
Main Symptom of MD
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Other Signs of Muscular Dystrophy
Other Signs of Muscular Dystrophy
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Prognosis of Muscular Dystrophy
Prognosis of Muscular Dystrophy
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How is Muscular Dystrophy Diagnosed?
How is Muscular Dystrophy Diagnosed?
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Treatment for Muscular Dystrophy
Treatment for Muscular Dystrophy
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Learning Disabilities and Muscular Dystrophy
Learning Disabilities and Muscular Dystrophy
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Prevalence of Muscular Dystrophy
Prevalence of Muscular Dystrophy
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Study Notes
Muscle Dystrophy Overview
- Muscle dystrophies are genetically diverse and rare neuromuscular disorders
- Characterized by progressive weakness and muscle breakdown
- Symptoms vary, but typically affect skeletal muscles over time
Causes of Muscle Dystrophy
- Primarily caused by gene mutations affecting muscle proteins
- Genetic inheritance:
- Autosomal dominant: When a mutation is inherited from a parent
- X-linked: When the genetic change is passed down through X chromosomes
Symptoms of Muscle Dystrophy
- Specific symptoms appear at different ages and affect different muscle groups
- Common symptoms include:
- Frequent falls
- Difficulty rising from a lying position
- Trouble running and jumping
- Muscle pain
- Delayed growth
- Learning disabilities
- Walking on toes
- Scoliosis
- Enlarged calves
- Facial paresis
Prognosis of Muscle Dystrophy
- Typically, the prognosis is poor.
- Patients often rely on wheelchairs by age 12
- Death commonly results from respiratory or cardiac complications
Treatment of Muscle Dystrophy
- Treatment options include:
- Medications
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Surgical procedures
Possible Disabilities
- Potential disabilities include:
- Scoliosis
- Learning disabilities
- Enlarged calves
- Difficulty rising from the floor
- Facial paresis
- Frequent falls
- Cognitive impairment
- Problems with swallowing
Facts about Muscle Dystrophy
- Diagnostic tools: Blood tests and muscle biopsies are used
- Doctors identify different types of Muscular Dystrophy
- The combined effect of all types is about 16 to 25 cases per 100,000 individuals
- Heart failure from the total reported cases contributes 20%
- Respiratory failure contributes 31 % of reported deaths
- One baby is born with MD out of 20,000 births
- Recommended diet: High protein, low fat, and low carbohydrates.
- Different muscle types are affected by various muscular dystrophy types
- Some muscle groups such as in the heart and controlling breathing may be weak
- No cure; physical therapy may help manage symptoms
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This quiz covers the essential aspects of muscle dystrophies, including their genetic causes, symptoms, and prognosis. Learn about the different types of muscle dystrophies and how they affect muscle function over time. Test your knowledge on this rare neuromuscular disorder.
