duchenne's muscular dystrophy
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杜氏肌营养不良症, 杜氏肌病
a genetic disorder causing progressive muscle weakness due to dystrophin gene mutations
Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a genetic disorder that affects muscles, causing them to weaken and break down over time. It is caused by a problem with a gene that makes a protein called dystrophin, which is needed for muscles strength and function. DMD mostly affects boys and usually starts to show symptoms in early childhood. Symptoms of DMD usually start with difficulty walking, trouble getting up from a lying or sitting position, and muscle pain or stiffness. As the condition progresses, muscle weakness spreads to other parts of the body, affecting the arms, legs, and eventually the heart and respiratory muscles. Treatment for DMD focuses on managing symptoms and improving quality of life. This may include physical therapy, assistive devices such as braces or wheelchairs, medications to address specific symptoms, and cardiac and respiratory support as needed. While there is currently no cure for DMD, ongoing research may lead to new treatments in the future.
- Duchenne muscular dystrophy primarily affects young boys.
杜氏肌营养不良症主要影响年轻男孩。
- The doctor diagnosed him with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
医生诊断他患有杜氏肌营养不良症。
- Muscle weakness is a hallmark symptom of Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
肌肉无力是杜氏肌营养不良症的一个标志性症状。
- Genetic testing confirmed the presence of Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
基因检测证实了杜氏肌营养不良症的存在。
- Families often face challenges in coping with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
家庭在应对杜氏肌营养不良症时经常面临挑战。