GIRDLE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY, CLINICAL PRESENTATION OF MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY, DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY

Abstract

Limb Gird le muscular dystrophy (LGMD) influences the muscles around the hips and shoulders. Symptoms of muscular dystrophy include muscle weakness, contractures, respiratory complications and cardiac involvement. Diagnosis is based on clinical evaluation, genetic testing as well as muscle biopsy. Treatment is related to corticosteroids that decreases the progression of muscle degeneration and manage symptoms. It is finally concluded that dystrophia encompa sses a group of debilitating muscle disorders that influence individuals of all ages.