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Muscular Dystrophy: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

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Muscular Dystrophy: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Muscular dystrophy is a group of muscle diseases which is characterized by progressive muscle weakness and breakdown of muscle mass over time. In this condition, mutated or abnormal genes interfere with the production of protein i.e. dystrophin, which is helpful for the formation of healthy muscle. The most common type is Duchenne muscular dystrophy (a severe form and mainly affects males), followed by Becker muscular dystrophy (a less severe form and mainly affects the voluntary muscles). Read More 

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