2. ๏ Entirely genetic
๏ Caused by defects in
a persons gene
๏ Some forms occur due
to an absence of muscle
proteins or smaller then
avg. amounts.
3. ๏ You are given a faulty gene from one or
both parents.
๏ You inherit it at birth.
๏ โCarrierโ- If you are transmitted one
gene but do not have muscular
dystrophy.
4. ๏ No way to prevent the disease since you
get it by way of genes.
๏ Accurate genetic test can identify if you
have the gene so that you can plan on
having children.
๏ There is not yet a cure.
5. ๏ Treatment is centered around
preventing things such as weakness,
immobility, and heart defects
๏ Physical therapy is used.
๏ Surgery may also be needed at times
6. ๏ Muscle weakness
๏ Lack of coordination
๏ Progressive crippling
๏ In different types of
Muscular Dystrophy the
symptoms vary.
7. ๏ This disease is chronic.
๏ You have it for life therefore you become
immune to it.
๏ Your muscles and bones
are greatly affected.
8. ๏ They look very closely at family history.
๏ Lab tests are also used such as:
๏ Looking at blood level of muscle enzyme
creatine kinase (CK)
๏ Muscle Biopsy
๏ EMG-which checks how your muscles react
when stimulated