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Bethlem myopathy

Bethlem myopathy: Introduction

Bethlem myopathy: A rare, slow-progressing, genetic muscle disorder where the muscle gradually weaken and become wasted. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Bethlem myopathy is available below.

Symptoms of Bethlem myopathy

• Progressive limb girdle weakness
• Finger contractions
• Elbow contractions
• Ankle contractions
• Reduced joint mobility
• more symptoms...»

See full list of 7 symptoms of Bethlem myopathy

Bethlem myopathy: Complications

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Causes of Bethlem myopathy

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Disease Topics Related To Bethlem myopathy

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• Autosomal dominant myopathy
• Muscular dystrophy
• Gower's sign
• Contractures
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Less Common Symptoms of Bethlem myopathy

• Death due to perforation of intestinal ulcer
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Bethlem myopathy: Research Doctors & Specialists

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• Muscle and Orthopedic Specialists:
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Evidence Based Medicine Research for Bethlem myopathy

Medical research articles related to Bethlem myopathy include:

• Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy (Overview)
• Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy (Diagnosis)
• Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy (Treatment)
• Congenital Muscular Dystrophy (Overview)
• Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy (Overview)
• more research...»

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Research about Bethlem myopathy

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Statistics for Bethlem myopathy

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• Prevalence and incidence statistics for Bethlem myopathy
• Death and Mortality statistics for Bethlem myopathy
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Bethlem myopathy: Broader Related Topics

• Muscle conditions
• Musculoskeletal conditions
• Genetic conditions
• Limb conditions
• more types...»

Types of Bethlem myopathy

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Definitions of Bethlem myopathy:

Ophanet, a consortium of European partners, currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000. They list Bethlem myopathy as a "rare disease".
Source - Orphanet

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