Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy 0.0 / 5 ? Health & Social CareInvestigating diseaseA2/A-levelNone Created by: MackenzieDeardenCreated on: 23-12-17 17:17 What is it? Inherited genetic condition Muscles weaken which leads to disability Progressive condition and worsens over time Duchenne is the most common and the most severe Inherited on the female faulty gene and passed only to male offspring Genetic mutation on the X chromosome preventing the body from producing the muscle protein dystrophin Caused by changes in the genes responsible for the structure and functioning of a person's muscles This causes changes to muscle fibres that interfere with their ability to function 1 in 3500 boys in the UK Usually diagnosed around 5 years 1 of 3 Symptoms Impact on gross motor movements Health problems with heart and lungs 2 of 3 Treatment Steroids to help strengthen muscles 3 of 3
Clients with Disabilities - Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy 5.0 / 5 based on 1 rating Teacher recommended
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