What is innate muscle dystrophy?
Congenital muscle dystrophy (CMD) is a form of muscle dystrophy, which presents itself at birth or very young infants. Muscle dystrophy is a genetic disease that causes muscle degeneration, causing problems with weakness and coordination. This form of disease is diagnosed with muscle tissue biopsy and symptoms will be presented before the child will be two years old.
cmd is caused by a mutation of one of the 3,000 muscle proteins in the body. This form of muscle dystrophy is expected to be caused by mutation of alpha-4 laminine, laminin alpha-2, integrin alpha 9, pom1, FKRP or selenoprotein. Because congenital muscle dystrophy is a class of disease, prognosis, symptoms and disease development will usually be determined by the severity of the mutation and the protein in which the mutation occurred. Genetic disorder can be handed over from one or both parents, one of whom can be affected by this disease, or could be handed over to a child if one or both parents of the child are carriers of genetic disease. VrMuscle dystrophy can also occur as a result of spontaneous mutation in the fetus or infant.
Children born with congenital muscle dystrophy can represent symptoms of non -nigic spine, floppy disks and weak muscles. The child may have weak muscles of the neck or mouth, making swallowing more difficult, and if the disease affects the muscles of the membrane, breathing can be difficult. Some protein cells affected by mutations are also found in the brain, which can cause seizures and mental retardation. Symptoms are also problems with digestion and frequent dizziness. As the disease progresses, the heart muscles, lungs and other organs can weaken, along with the progressing deterioration of the muscles in the limbs, which can lead to paralysis or mutilation.
This seneums cannot be cured, but there are treatment options to reduce the severity of symptoms or future complications of the disease. Braces and possibilities of orthopedic surgery can help repair abnormallimbs, scoliosis and contractures, which is a shortening of muscle. Exercise and physical therapies can help prevent contracts and increase the flexibility of a person. The physician may propose certain prescription drugs or over -the -counter medicines to reduce pain and stiffness, reduce inflammation or prevent seizures. Other measures can be taken to reduce the effect of the disease on the heart and the respiratory system.