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Childhood muscular dystrophy
Childhood muscular dystrophy
Disease overview
Muscular dystrophy refers to a group of diseases characterized by chronic, progressive muscle weakness and atrophy. Most types of muscular dystrophy present with symptoms in childhood or adolescence,...
Detailed description
Muscular dystrophy refers to a group of diseases characterized by chronic, progressive muscle weakness and atrophy. Most types of muscular dystrophy present with symptoms in childhood or adolescence, such as frequent falls, muscle weakness, muscle cramps, and difficulty standing up, climbing stairs, running, or jumping.
Disease information
Disease name
Childhood muscular dystrophy
English name
Childhood muscular dystrophy
Category
Internal Medicine
Subcategory
Neurology
Related departments
Neurology
Pediatric Neurology
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