Muscular Dystrophy Treatment Helps In Managing Symptoms Of The Disease And It Also Slow The Progression Of The Disease

 

Muscular Dystrophy Treatment

Muscular dystrophy is a group of genetic disorders that cause muscles to weaken over time. Different forms of muscular dystrophy begin at different ages, and symptoms may vary from mild to severe. The condition can result in the inability to walk, in severe cases the affected person can lose their ability to walk and develop heart problems. Diagnosis of muscular dystrophy is important, and proper Treatment is essential to ensure a healthy outcome for the patient.

Various types of Treatments for Muscular Dystrophy are available. For example, genetic testing may help determine whether a child carries a mutated gene that causes Muscular Dystrophy. Those with a family history of the disease should have newborn screenings completed. Additional tests include diagnostic imaging, strength and exercise testing, and electromyography. Depending on the type of Muscular Dystrophy, Treatment may involve physical therapy, surgery or both.

A patient's healthcare team should include a neurologist with expertise in neuromuscular diseases, a physical medicine, rehabilitation specialist, physical and occupational therapists. Muscular Dystrophy Treatment should be a lifelong process with regular appointments to a team of healthcare professionals.

Diagnostic tests are necessary to properly diagnose Muscular Dystrophy, as it helps the physician in gathering a complete birth and prenatal history. Blood tests and genetic tests may be ordered to confirm a diagnosis. Muscle biopsy is the primary diagnostic test, and is performed to examine a small sample of muscle tissue. Another type of test is an electromyogram, which tests the heart function and muscle weakness.

Along with physical therapy that a patient receives, they may also benefit from a pediatric physical therapy program. Physical therapy should begin as soon as the child is diagnosed, before joint tightness develops. Physical therapists help identify and manage muscle weakness, reduce contractures, and encourage movement. Often, physical therapists work closely with the child and their family to ensure that the child is as comfortable as possible during Treatment.

In January 2021, Taiho Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. declared that they are initiating the phase III clinical trial of their drug, TAS-205 for Muscular Dystrophy in Japan.

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