20PTS~CAN SOMEONE PLEASE MAKE A ESSAY WIT THESE NOTES (no scam) According to the CDC, muscular dystrophies are a group of diseases caused by mutations in a person’s gene. Over a Period of time, your muscle debility reduces flexibility, or mobility, making daily, everyday tasks, such as, brooming, washing dishes, or even carrying items, much more difficult than normal. There are different types of the M. D. disease, each affecting distinct muscle groups, with cautions revealing themselves at different ages. Also as explained in MAYO CLINIC, “abnormal genes (mutations) interfere with the production of proteins needed to form healthy muscle.”

Although Muscular Dystrophy mostly affects children & teens more than adults, here are the symptoms….
Frequent Falls Difficulty rising from a lying or sitting position.
Trouble running & jumping Delayed Growth
Muscle pain & stiffness Learning Disabilities

Treatments for Muscular Dystrophy~ Corticosteroids-prednisone and deflazacort
Eteplirsen- drug (Exondys 51)
Heart Medications (angiotensin-converting, etc)