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Who Is Affected By Muscular Dystrophy
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Which chromosome is affected by duchenne muscular dystrophy (dmd)?
X chromosome: The gene for the abnormal protein is located on the x chromosome. Hence it is "x linked" . Mostly boys are affected. ...Read more
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Muscular Dystrophy (Definition)
Muscular dystrophy includes a number of disorders which are associated primarily with abnormalities of the architecture of the cells, often causing changes in size and function (weakness). These disorders are typically inherited, and recognized early in life, although there are of course exceptions to this. Prognosis is based on the type of MD and expression ...Read more
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How many americans are affected by duchenne muscular dystrophy? Is this common?
Approximately 14,000: Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a recessive x-linked form of muscular dystrophy, affecting around 1 in 3, 600 boys, which results in muscle degeneration. Approximately 14, 000 americans suffer from dmd. ...Read more
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How much of the population is affected by muscular dystrophy?
Unknown: The incidence is underestimated. Limb girdle dystrophy is actually under diagnosed, although still pretty rare. Always need muscle biopsy to rule out acquired polymyositis. ...Read more
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Who is typically affected by costochondritis?
No one is typically-: -affected.usually due to injury, inflammation or idiopathic meaning it just happens. Also could be from a pulmonary origin liked PE, pneumonia or pleurisy. Best to be seen by your PCP & go from there. ...Read more
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Does being diagnosed with Myotonia through genetic testing of the Scn4a gene mean a person has Myotonic Muscular Dystrophy? Is Myotonia a Dystrophy?
Usually.: Myotonia, can have more than one cause. Myotonic dystrophy, is a genetics, and heritage form of Maya Tonio. If you have the gene, you most likely have it. Myotonia is due to an abnormality in the membranes of muscle cells, making them hyperexcitable. ...Read more
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Who is typically affected by hemiectromelia?
Hemiectromelia: is a congenital condition.
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Who is affected by Alstrom syndrome?
Alstrom syndrome: Symptoms often start in infancy or early childhood. ...Read more
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Can a person with duchenne muscular dystrophy have children?
Yes but . . .: Yes, there is no reason that a person with duchenne could not reproduce. However, most people with duchenne elect not to because as they get older their health tends to become more fragile. Also if they have daughters they have a 100% chance that their daughters will carry the disease which means their grandsons would be affected. ...Read more
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Who is most affected by Parkinson's disease?
Older males: Typically, there are about 3 times as many males as females, but not fully clear why there is this predilection. Usually a disease presenting in the 60's and 70's, but younger patients can be seen. There may be a higher frequency in Caucasians. ...Read more
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Who is typically affected by optic nerve hypoplasia?
Congenital defects: This rare condition is a congenital optic nerve defect; no particular types of people are affected more than the other. People with this condition are more likely to have pituitary problems. ...Read more
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Who is typically affected by Panner's disease?
Panner's disease: Usually seen in children btwn 5 to 10 years old. ...Read more
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Who is typically affected by osteoarthritis?
Women: Women are more commonly effected than men. The older the individual, the more likely that individual is to be effected.. ...Read more
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What is the likely outcome for someone with duchenne muscular dystrophy?
See below: Patients with duchenne muscular dystrophy will have progressive muscle weakness that will ultimately lead to problems with respiration and heart function. There is no known cure, so treatments are focused on improving symptoms and quality of life. ...Read more
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How genetically is duchenne muscular dystrophy is transmitted?
X linked: The gene for the abnormal protein is located on the x chromosome. Hence it is "x linked" . Mostly boys are affected. ...Read more
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What chromosome in males is affected by dmd?
Define dmd: If you mean by "dmd" duchenne's muscular dystrophy, it is the x-chromosome where the mutation causing that disorder is located. Since males have only 1 x chromosome thay are affected if they have a mutated gene. ...Read more
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How effective is skelaxin (metaxalone) in helping with the spasmodic symptoms associated with myotonic dystrophy (related to muscular dystrophy)?
Muscle relaxants: It's really just trial and error. It does have the advantage of being one of least likely to be sedating. You may need to trial Baclofen or Zanaflex (tizanidine) if skellaxen does not work. ...Read more
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Who is more likely to be affected by facet syndrome?
Usually in people: that have had an extension based injury or activities. Whiplash in a car accident, playing football, volleyball, basketball, gymnastics can be typical types of activities or injuries caused by that can be a reason for facet syndrome. ...Read more
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Can muscular dystrophy be traced to a specific defect?
Muscular dystrophies: are a group of inherited neuromuscular disorders. Of the 9 major types & > 100 related disorders, each is caused by a specific mutant gene or genes. Some are inherited in an X-linked recessive pattern from a carrier mother; others are autosomal dominant, meaning each child of an affected parent has a 50% chance of inheriting it. Please specify the type to learn the specific genetic defect. ...Read more
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How many americans are affected by duchenne muscular dystrophy? Is this common?
Approximately 14,000: Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a recessive x-linked form of muscular dystrophy, affecting around 1 in 3, 600 boys, which results in muscle degeneration. Approximately 14, 000 americans suffer from dmd. ...Read more
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