Is there any treatment for spino muscular atrophy? How many type of muscular dystrophy and Can muscular dystrophy cure?
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There is no cure for any form of muscular dystrophy, but medications and therapy can slow the course of the disease. There are nine major forms of muscular dystrophy: myotonic duchenne becker limb-girdle facioscapulohumeral congenital oculopharyngeal distal emery-dreifuss supportive treatment should be aimed at improving the patients' quality of life and minimizing disability, particularly in patients with slow progression. The goals are to maximize the patient's independence and quality of life at each stage of the disease. Physical therapy, occupational therapy, and rehabilitation may help to improve posture, prevent joint immobility, and slow muscle weakness and atrophy. Stretching and strengthening exercises may help reduce spasticity, increase range of motion, and keeps circulation flowing. Some individuals require additional therapy for speech, chewing, and swallowing difficulties. Applying heat may relieve muscle pain. Assistive devices such as supports or braces, orthotics, speech synthesizers, and wheelchairs may help some people retain independence. Proper nutrition and a balanced diet are essential to maintaining weight and strength. People who cannot chew or swallow may require insertion of a feeding tube. Non-invasive ventilation at night can prevent apnea in sleep, and some individuals may also require assisted ventilation due to muscle weakness in the neck, throat, and chest during daytime.
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