There are 9 major : types of inherited Muscular Dystrophies & > 100 similar inherited neuromuscular disorders. Treatment depends on specific diagnosis confirmed by molecular genetic testing &, sometimes, muscle biopsy, as most involve organ systems other than skeletal muscle. They differ in ages of onset & rapidity of progression of muscular weakness & atrophy. Please ask again when the diagnosis is established.
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Muscular dystrophy: Some treatments used include physical therapy, surgery to correct contraceptives, braces, the corticosteroid,prednisone., creatine supplements. Gene therapy is under investigation.
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