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Muscular Dystrophy Iceberg
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Created on November 6, 2024
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Mobility issues
What people see
Abnormally enlarged calves
Respiratory issues
Muscle issues
Bone issues
Pain
What people don’t see
Eye issues
Delayed growth
Problems with swallowing
Cognitive and neurodevelopmental differences
Heart problems
Eye issues
Myotonic dystrophy can affect the eyes, leading to issues like cataracts (clouding of the eye lens) and impaired vision.
Pain
Muscular dystrophy can cause pain in various body parts due to muscle cramping, joint strain from weakened muscles, stiffness from reduced mobility, and inflammation as muscle tissue is replaced by fibrous tissue.
Respiratory issues
Worsening muscle weakness can cause breathing difficulties, shortness of breath, and a higher risk of respiratory infections like pneumonia.
Delayed growth
Progressive muscle weakness can cause growth delays and slow achievement of developmental milestones, such as walking, standing, and climbing stairs.
Abnormally enlarged calves
Children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy often develop pseudohypertrophy (enlarged calves) due to muscle tissue being replaced by fat and scarlike fibrous connective tissues.
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Muscle issues
Muscle weakness, stiffness, cramps, and loss of muscle mass are symptoms of muscular dystrophy. Different types of muscular dystrophy affect certain muscles more commonly.
Cognitive and neurodevelopmental differences
People with muscular dystrophy may experience learning disabilities, difficulty concentrating, sleep disturbances like nightmares, attention deficit or autism spectrum conditions, and communication challenges.
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Problems with swallowing
Weakness in the swallowing muscles can lead to difficulties, resulting in poor nutrition and an increased risk of choking.
Heart problems
Muscular dystrophy can lead to heart issues, including palpitations, arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat), and cardiomyopathy (weakening of the heart muscle).
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Mobility issues
Progressive muscle weakness in muscular dystrophy can lead to difficulty standing, walking, and running, toe walking, clumsiness, frequent falls, and waddling gait. Severity varies by muscular dystrophy type.
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