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superficial anterior muscles, inherited myopathy, md, muscular dystrophy, group of disorders characterized by progressive muscle weakness, loss of muscle tissue, group of diseases, muscular dystrophies, md, includes many inherited disorders, becker's muscular dystrophy, duchenne muscular dystrophy, facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy, limb-girdle muscular dystrophy, emery-dreifuss muscular dystrophy, myotonic dystrophy, myotonia congenita, disorders, distinguished from each other by the type of inheritance, sex-linked, dominant gene, recessive gene, symptoms appear, types of symptoms that develop, inherited disorders, family history of muscular dystrophy, lambert-eaton syndrome, myasthenia gravis, symptoms that similar to early stages of some types of muscular dystrophies, disorders must be ruled out, muscular dystrophies, diagnosed, the different types of muscular dystrophy, types, duchenne muscular dystrophy, ultimately fatal other types have associated muscle weakness but cause little disability, normal life expectancy, muscles primarily affected, around the pelvis, shoulder, face, elsewhere, age of onset, more severe subtypes tending to occur earlier in childhood, muscle weakness, progressive, frequent falls, delayed development of muscle motor skills, problems walking, delayed walking, difficulty using one, muscle groups, specific muscles affected depends on the type of md, eyelid drooping, ptosis, drooling, mental retardation, types of md, hypotonia, low muscle tone, joint contractures, clubfoot, clawhand, scoliosis, curved spine, examination, history help to distinguish the type of md, specific muscle groups, different types of md, loss of muscle mass, wasting, disguised, types of muscular dystrophy, accumulation of fat, connective tissuethat makes the muscle appear larger, pseudohypertrophy, joint contractures, common, shortening, the muscle fibers, fibrosis, the connective tissue, scarring slowly destroy muscle function, types of md involve the heart muscle, causing cardiomyopathy, arrhythmias, a muscle biopsy the primary test, confirm the diagnosis, cases a dna test, blood sufficient, serum cpk, an enzyme found in muscle, elevated, an emg, electromyography, confirm that weakness, destruction of muscle tissue rather than damage to nerves, an ecg, electrocardiography, to monitor changes in cardiac status, tests, myoglobin, urine/ serum, ldh, creatinine, ast, aldolase, no known cures, the various muscular dystrophies, treatment is aimed at controlling symptoms to maximize the quality of life, activity is encouraged, degree tolerated, complete inactivity, bedrest, worsen the disease, physical therapy, help people, disorder to maintain muscle strength, function, orthopedic appliances braces, wheelchairs, improve mobility, self-care abilities, surgery on the spine, lower extremities, help improve function, slow deterioration, stress of illness, helped by joining support groups where members share common experiences, muscular dystrophy, support group, the type of muscular dystrophy, all types of md progressively worsen, the speed of decline, extent of disability they cause, widely, types, fatal, deformities, scoliosis, joint contractures, permanent, progressive disability, decreased mobility, decreased ability to care, self, mental impairment, cardiomyopathy, respiratory failure, call health care provider symptoms suggestive of muscular dystrophy occur, personal, family history of muscular dystrophy, planning to have children, genetic counseling is advised, family history of muscular dystrophy, women, have no symptoms but still carry the gene, the disorder, duchenne muscular dystrophy, detected, 95% accuracy by genetic studies performed, pregnancy.