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Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2D

Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2D: Introduction

Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2D: An autosomal recessive form of limb-girdle muscular dystrophy where muscle weakness and atrophy is caused by mutations of the alpha-sarcoglycan gene. The severity of the condition is greatly variable from wheelchair confinement at the age of 9 years to asymptomatic adults. Most tend to live to their third decade. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2D is available below.

Symptoms of Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2D

• Weakness
• Toe walking
• Muscle pain
• Muscle cramps
• Shoulder girdle muscle weakness
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Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2D: Deaths

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Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2D: Complications

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• Cardiomyopathy
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Causes of Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2D

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Disease Topics Related To Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2D

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• Calf muscle hypertrophy
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Less Common Symptoms of Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2D

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Misdiagnosis and Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2D

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Prognosis for Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2D

Prognosis for Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2D: severe cases are confined to wheelchair by 13 years whereas as milder cases are capable of walking even after 16 years of age

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Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2D: Broader Related Topics

• Degenerative conditions
• Hip conditions
• Upper arm conditions
• Upper leg conditions
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