Description
Muscular Dystrophy is a disease of the Muscles.
The progressive weakening of muscle is Muscular Dystrophy.
It refers to a group of muscle disorders.
Human body parts develop from infancy to well past adolescence to create an adult human body. Muscles also develop in unison.
When the speed of development of the muscles is slower than the rest of the body, call it Muscular Dystrophy.
Body parts of an adult deteriorate with age. This is a slow process. When muscles atrophy or waste away faster than the rest of the body, again, call it Muscular Dystrophy. Muscles convert to fat.
There is only one known cause for this disease. Genetic. Period.
Medicines, Nutrients, Vitamins, Enzymes, Herbs can alleviate pain and slow down the prognosis of the disease.
Every one is in search for a cure.
Causes
Defective Genes
Myotonia Congenita
Myotonic Dystrophy
Genetic Mutation
If not treated properly, Muscular Dystrophy may cause
Infficiency of heart muscle.
Differential Diagnosis : Please do not get confused between Muscle Wasting and Muscular Dystrophy.
If you are lazy and not into physical activities, then you are at risk of having Muscle Wasting.
Muscular Dystrophy is a result of number of illness.