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Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy Health Feed

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Erasmus Mundus Master in Adapted Physica...read more

Physiotherapist•Chennai
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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 di...more
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BHMS & MD, MCAH

Homeopath•Vijayawada
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Muscular Dystrophy-
Muscular Dystrophy is not a single disease but a group of hereditary muscle-destroying disorders. There are more than 30 types of these disorders, vary in their inheritance pattern, rate of progression, initial muscle attacked and age of onset.

The skeletal muscles are the main group of muscles affected by this disorder. The skeletal muscles are used during voluntary body movements. There are progressive weakness and degeneration of these group of muscles.
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MAMC, MRCPCH, MD - Paediatrics, MBBS

Pediatrician•Noida
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Weakness of the muscles due to a genetically inherited condition is known as muscular dystrophy. This condition prevents the body from producing the required protein that can help in building muscles. This protein is also responsible for making the muscles strong and stable. This is most commonly seen in children who may seem clumsy as they begin to grow up and indulge in varied kinds of movements. Let us learn more about this condition and the ways in which it may be treated.

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Physiotherapist•Bangalore
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You can try ayurvedic along with physiotherapy would help. But regular exercises are essential to maintain proper strength in the muscles.
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Physiotherapist•Chennai
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Hi sir, muscular dystrophy is a muscle degenerative condition. Physiotherapy treatment is the best option. Exercises should be given to keep the muscles in active state and stabilise the joints. Stability is needed for sitting ,standing, walking. If you have any doubt regarding physio you can consult or chat me, I will help you.
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T.M.M.F, pain management, T.M.M.F.,

Physiotherapist•Madurai
Cupping therapy is fine, but, chiropractic is tricky. If a joint has muscle weakness, better avoid chiropractic.
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M.Ch - Neuro Surgery, DNB (Orthopedics)

Neurosurgeon•Hyderabad
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Muscular dystrophy (MD) is a group of muscular problems which leads to loss of muscle mass and therefore loss of muscle strength. This is a progressive condition and gradually worsens with time. in some cases, the patients may experience complete muscle breakdown, ultimately affecting patient mobility to a large extent. The condition is usually inherited and caused by genetic mutations. It can affect children and adults alike. There are different types of the condition but the most common ones a...more
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BPTh/BPT

Physiotherapist•Pune
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Hello dear visibility of veins are not muscular dystrophy and also unbalanced is the same. So first you have to consult with a good orthopedic doctor who diagnosed you proper after that we have go for treatment OK.
If have any doubts feel free to contact me.
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Ayurvedic Doctor•Delhi
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Muscular dystrophy is a rare disorder which results in the atrophy or degeneration of muscles. This happens as the proteins required by the body to build and maintain muscles are not produced within the body in a normal manner. Muscular dystrophy mostly affects boys and develops in early adolescence although it can affect people much younger or much later in life. Ayurveda has some great treatments which can allay the symptoms and provide relief to patients afflicted with this disease.

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BAMS, MD - Ayurveda Medicine

Ayurvedic Doctor•Pune
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If you are suffering from neuromuscular disorders and require an effective, natural cure, you should opt for Ayurveda. Neuromuscular disorders are conditions in which certain areas of your central nervous system may get affected. It leads to the dysfunction and degeneration of your musculature, and also disables the functioning of certain organs at times. According to the Ayurvedic principles, most neuromuscular disorders occur because of beeja dosha, deranged vata and due to certain defects or ...more
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