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Adult progressive spinal muscular atrophy, Aran Duchenne type

Adult progressive spinal muscular atrophy, Aran Duchenne type: Introduction

Adult progressive spinal muscular atrophy, Aran Duchenne type: A group of inherited motor neuron diseases involving progressive muscle weakness, wasting and paralysis due to degeneration of motor neurons in the spinal cord. Muscle weakness and wasting usually starts in the hands and may gradually spread to other muscle groups. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Adult progressive spinal muscular atrophy, Aran Duchenne type is available below.

Symptoms of Adult progressive spinal muscular atrophy, Aran Duchenne type

• Muscle weakness
• Muscle wasting
• Weak tongue
• Stiffness
• Clumsiness
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Causes of Adult progressive spinal muscular atrophy, Aran Duchenne type

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Adult progressive spinal muscular atrophy, Aran Duchenne type: Undiagnosed Conditions

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Misdiagnosis and Adult progressive spinal muscular atrophy, Aran Duchenne type

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Prognosis for Adult progressive spinal muscular atrophy, Aran Duchenne type

Prognosis for Adult progressive spinal muscular atrophy, Aran Duchenne type: life expectancy is normal and disability is usually only mild

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Adult progressive spinal muscular atrophy, Aran Duchenne type: Broader Related Topics

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