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Muscular dystrophy, Ullrich congenital: A disorder evident at birth characterized by muscle weakness, contractures of multiple joints, and hyperextensibility (looseness) of joints, particularly distal joints (well away from the trunk).
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Muscular dystrophy (MD) is a broad term that describes a genetic (inherited) disorder of the muscles. Muscular dystrophy causes the muscles in the body to become very weak. The muscles break down and are replaced with fatty deposits over time.
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Muscular dystrophy
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Muscular dystrophy is a group of disorders characterized by progressive muscle weakness and loss of muscle tissue.
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Muscular Dystrophy
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(ds´trf), any of several inherited diseases characterized by progressive wasting of the skeletal muscles. There are five main forms of the disease.
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Muscular Dystrophy
These is a relatively rare group of progressive, genetic diseases that gradually destroy muscle tissue.
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Muscular dystrophy (MD)
Dr Trisha Macnair
Dr Rob Hicks
Muscular dystrophies are a group of more than 20 different genetic neuro-muscular disorders, some more debilitating than others.
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Duchenne muscular dystrophy occurs in about 1 in 3500 males. There is a family history in 70% of affected people. The disorder is present at birth, but usually doesn't become apparent until 3 to 5 years of age.
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Becker's muscular dystrophy is very similar to Duchenne's muscular dystrophy, except that it progresses at a much slower rate.
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BENIGN PSEUDOHYPERTROPHIC MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY - An X-linked inherited disorder characterized by slowly progressive muscle weakness of the legs and pelvis.
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Muscular dystrophy and other muscle disorders (myopathies)
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A pinched nerve (nerve root compression)
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Muscular Dystrophy, Animal
Parturient Paresis - A disease of pregnant and lactating cows and ewes leading to generalized paresis and death.
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Muscular dystrophy (late stage)
Myasthenia gravis
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Muscular dystrophyA group of inherited diseases characterized by progressive wasting of the muscles.
Sleep apneaTemporary cessation of breathing while sleeping.
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MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY
SYMPTOMS"Weakness of the muscles, scoliosis (curvature of the spine), enlargement of certain muscle groups (calves, trapezius, etc.) to compensate for loss of major muscle groups. The muscles gradually shrivel and weaken.
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Landouzy-Dejerine muscular dystrophy
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Low blood creatinine levels can indicate a decrease in muscle mass caused by a disease, such as muscular dystrophy, or by aging. Low levels can also indicate some types of severe liver disease or a diet very low in protein.
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Toe deformities are often congenital, occurring for example, in some people with muscular dystrophy.
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muscular dystrophy, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, cancer. For additional information, see manufacturer's information on Juven. Mfg: Metabolic Technologies Inc. (MTI BioTech).
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You have a muscle disease such as myasthenia gravis or muscular dystrophy.
What if my test result is not normal?
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Muscular dystrophy
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