What Is Myopathy?
7. Muscular Dystrophy
One of the most severe forms of myopathy is muscular dystrophy.1Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ‘What is Muscular Dystrophy?’ Undated. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/musculardystrophy/facts.html. These are genetic disorders that cause the muscle systems in the body to weaken and degrade as time goes on. They may appear early in a person’s life, or symptoms may come on gradually over time.
Muscular dystrophy is rare. Individuals who are diagnosed and progress through this type of degradation often deal with a loss of mobility through a period of time. Some types of dystrophies may attack and weaken certain muscle groups, such as the arms and legs. Others may eventually cause a shutdown of all muscle function. There is no known cure for this type of myopathy.
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