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Muscular dystrophy, Duchenne and Becker type

Muscular dystrophy, Duchenne and Becker type: Introduction

Muscular dystrophy, Duchenne and Becker type: An inherited l disorder characterized by progressive muscle weakness. The disorder is caused by a genetic anomaly and results in insufficient quantities of or ineffective dystrophin which is needed for normal muscle functioning. The disorder is expressed in males but females can be carriers. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Muscular dystrophy, Duchenne and Becker type is available below.

Symptoms of Muscular dystrophy, Duchenne and Becker type

• Abnormal gait
• Duck-like waddle
• Toe walking
• Difficulty walking
• Frequent falls
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Muscular dystrophy, Duchenne and Becker type: Complications

Review possible medical complications related to Muscular dystrophy, Duchenne and Becker type:

• Death by the 4th decade
• Loss of ability to walk by 13 years of age
• Death from severe respiratory complication
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• Congestive heart failure
• Dilated cardiomyopathy
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Causes of Muscular dystrophy, Duchenne and Becker type

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Disease Topics Related To Muscular dystrophy, Duchenne and Becker type

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Muscular dystrophy, Duchenne and Becker type: Undiagnosed Conditions

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Muscular dystrophy, Duchenne and Becker type: Broader Related Topics

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Types of Muscular dystrophy, Duchenne and Becker type

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Definitions of Muscular dystrophy, Duchenne and Becker type:

Ophanet, a consortium of European partners, currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000. They list Muscular dystrophy, Duchenne and Becker type as a "rare disease".
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