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At what age is muscular dystrophy diagnosed? my 4 yo old has low muscle tone in legs and out toes but rides a bike, jumps, runs. tires easy at times.
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See doc: There are several other disorders affecting muscles and nerves besides muscular dystrophy. See your pediatrician and discuss possible testing that may be done and follow any referrals that the testing then indicates.
Answered 3/28/2015
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