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Symtpoms -Muscles deteriorate -Disease of voluntary muscles -Weakness and fatigue -By age of 30, most patients cannot walk
Caused by a mutation or defect in the DMD Gene, inherited.
There is no known cure for Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD). The goal of treatment is to improve symptoms and maximize quality of life. However some treatments include: Occupational Therapy Physical Activity Speech Therapy Surgery Physical Therapy
Prognosis- Becker's muscular dystrophy results in slowly progressive disability. Death may occur in the 50s or 60s, but patients can live to an advanced age.
Becker Muscular Dystrophy Becker Muscular Dystrophy
A.K.A BMD
narh added this comment 2009-02-04 13:54:49-06:00
wow!! this is sooooooooooooo good! (: teach me your ways
narh added this comment 2009-02-04 13:54:49-06:00
wow!! this is sooooooooooooo good! (: teach me your ways