Specialist for muscular dystrophy for 7 years old boy my son is seven years old he is not able to stand from sitting position properly can you help me for this.
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Muscular dystrophy is a group of rare inherited muscle disease in which muscle fibers are unusually susceptible to damage. Muscles, primarily voluntary muscle ,become progressively weaker. In the late stage of muscular dystrophy ,fat and connective tissue often replace muscle fibers. In some type of muscular dystrophy, heart muscle, other involuntary muscles, and other organs are affected. Although there's no cure for any form of muscular dystrophy, treatment for some forms of the disease can help extend the time a person with the disease can remain mobile and help with heart and lung muscle strength. Trials of new therapies are ongoing. Unfortunately, there isn't anything you can do to prevent getting muscular dystrophy. If you have the disease, these steps can help you enjoy a better quality of life: eat a healthy diet to prevent malnutrition. Researchers are still looking for a way to cure muscular dystrophy. Disease symptoms get worse over time, but these treatments can help: physical and occupational therapies strengthen and stretch muscles. These therapies can help you maintain function and range of motion. Speech therapy helps those who have problems swallowing. Corticosteroids, such as prednisone and deflazacort, may slow disease progression. Surgery relieves tension on contracted muscles and corrects spine curvature (scoliosis). Heart assist devices, such as pacemakers, treat heart rhythm problems and heart failure. Medical devices, such as walkers and wheelchairs, can improve mobility and prevent falls. Respiratory care, such as cough-assist devices and respirators, aid breathing.
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