Muscular Dystrophy
The term “muscular dystrophy” (also abbreviated as “MD”) refers to a group of diseases that affect the muscles and cause them to gradually deteriorate and become weaker over time. Muscular dystrophy is a condition in which abnormal genes, also known as mutations, impede the production of proteins that are necessary for the formation of healthy muscle. There are nine primary classifications of muscular dystrophy, each of which subdivides into more than thirty distinct forms. [1][2] The most prevalent form is called Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), and it typically first manifests in males between the ages of four and ten. Genetic mutations are the root cause of muscular dystrophy. These mutations disrupt the normal production of muscle proteins, which are essential for the development and upkeep of strong, healthy muscles. The causes are genetic. It is more likely that an individual will be affected by muscular dystrophy if there is a history of the disease in their family.
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