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  • Muscular dystrophy

    The muscular dystrophies (MD) are a group of inherited genetic conditions that gradually cause the muscles to weaken, leading to an increasing level of disability.

  • Muscular dystrophy - Types

    There are many different types of muscular dystrophy (MD). All types cause muscle weakness, but the areas affected and the severity of the symptoms are different.

  • Muscular dystrophy - Treatment

    As different types of muscular dystrophy (MD) can cause quite specific problems, the treatment you receive will be tailored to your needs.

  • Muscular dystrophy - Genetic testing

    Genetic testing may be useful for prospective parents who have a family history of muscular dystrophy (MD) and are worried about passing the condition on to their children.

  • Muscular dystrophy - Diagnosis

    The age at which muscular dystrophy (MD) is diagnosed will vary, depending on when the symptoms first start to appear.

  • Muscular dystrophy - Causes

    In most cases, muscular dystrophy (MD) runs in families. It usually develops after inheriting a faulty gene from one or both parents.