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What is the onset of muscular dystrophy like? what are the symptoms?
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Muscular dystrophies: are a group of neuromuscular disorders. Rapidly progressive muscle weakness & wasting in Duchenne Type begin in early childhood, with difficulty sitting, standing & walking; in Becker Type, slow progression may begin in late childhood -early adulthood. Each family needs genetic studies & support. See mda.org & educationhttp://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/duchenne-and-becker-muscular-dystrophy.
Answered 12/15/2014
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Muscular dystrophies: are a group of neuromuscular disorders. Rapidly progressive muscle weakness & wasting in Duchenne Type begin in early childhood, with difficulty sitting, standing & walking; in Becker Type, slow progression may begin in late childhood -early adulthood. Each family needs genetic studies & support. See mda.org & educationhttp://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/duchenne-and-becker-muscular-dystrophy.
Answered 12/3/2014
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