MY SON IS A CASE OF DUCHENNE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY

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What is the treatment of Duchenne disease

So far no treatment has been prescribed for the disease

It is dealt with by conservative treatment

1. Physical therapy, to prevent contractions in the muscles and tendons
2. To maintain the strength of the rib cage muscles to support breathing by physiotherapy also
3. In the event of the onset of failure of breathing muscles to do its job then the use of breathing means as oxygen mask, and there may be need for artificial respiration as ventilator
4.Cortisone may help for a short time

What Causes Duchenn Disease

Inheritance from a mother carry the gene to her male offspring

What are the symptoms of Duchenne disease

1.Loss of ability to walk on the age of nine years
2. abnormal gait
3. Muscle contracture
4. Weak breathing
5. heart failure and cardiomyopathy
6. Deformation of the body muscles
7. big toung and calf
8. Difficult to stand up
9. abnormal spine
10. People with the disease usually die between the ages of 18-25 years, and if they have good medical care can be up to thirty years

What tests are needed to diagnose Duchenne?

1. Clinical examination
2. Examination of the genes in the uterine stage and after birth
3. Biopsy of the muscle
4. Measurement of creatinin kinase
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Dear Customer
Welcome, and thank you for trusting us

What is the treatment of Duchenne disease

So far no treatment has been prescribed for the disease

It is dealt with by conservative treatment

1. Physical therapy, to prevent contractions in the muscles and tendons
2. To maintain the strength of the rib cage muscles to support breathing by physiotherapy also
3. In the event of the onset of failure of breathing muscles to do its job then the use of breathing means as oxygen mask, and there may be need for artificial respiration as ventilator
4.Cortisone may help for a short time

What Causes Duchin Disease

Inheritance from a mother carry the gene to her male offspring

What are the symptoms of Duchenne disease

1.Loss of ability to walk on the age of nine years
2. abnormal gait
3. Muscle contracture
4. Weak breathing
5. heart failure and cardiomyopathy
6. Deformation of the body muscles
7. big toung and calf
8. Difficult to stand up
9. abnormal spine
10. People with the disease usually die between the ages of 18-25 years, and if they have good medical care can be up to thirty years

What tests are needed to diagnose Duchenne?

1. Clinical examination
2. Examination of the genes in the uterine stage and after birth
3. Biopsy of the muscle
4. Measurement of creatinin kinase
I hope my answer was helpful,please let me know if you have any follow up questions. If you feel I've answered your question already, please rate my answer from top of the page. Your feedback helps to ensure only the best experts are available to help you.
You can also ask questions of our other specialists in the areas of nutrition, 
Kind Regards