muscular dystrophy

summary

Muscular dystrophy refers to a group of hereditary diseases characterized by progressive muscle weakness and muscle degeneration. Muscular dystrophy includes congenital muscular dystrophy, Becker MD and other types. Some muscular dystrophy can lead to movement damage or even paralysis. So what are the symptoms of muscular dystrophy? Next, I'll share my experience with you.

muscular dystrophy

Symptom one: fake fat. Most of the children lost the ability to walk when they were 10 years old, and they couldn't get up by wheelchair or sitting and lying, resulting in spinal and limb deformities. In the late stage, the limbs contracted and could not move at all. They often die before the age of 20 because of pulmonary infection, bedsore and other diseases.

Symptom 2: shoulder humeral type. Autosomal dominant inheritance, male and female can be onset, the severity of the disease is different. Mild cases may be asymptomatic, which can be found by chance or by genealogical analysis. The disease occult in childhood or adolescence, and was found several years after the onset.

Symptom 3: ocular muscle type. Some patients are autosomal dominant inheritance, the onset age is different. The symptoms were blepharoptosis and progressive extraocular paralysis. Some patients have weakness and atrophy of head and face, throat, neck or other limb muscles.

matters needing attention

1. In terms of spirit, we should create a good environment for patients, maintain reasonable expectations and avoid over protection. 2. Diet should be high protein, rich in vitamins, calcium, zinc, lean meat, eggs, fish, shrimp, animal liver, spareribs, fungus, mushrooms, tofu, day lily, etc. can be appropriate to eat more, eat less or avoid spicy, salty, raw and cold and other non digestible and stimulating food. 3. Exercise as much as you can and don't overdo it.