Muscular Dystrophy

Muscular dystrophy (MD) is a group of genetic disorders causing progressive muscle weakening and degeneration. The most common type, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), primarily affects children, leading to mobility loss. Symptoms include muscle weakness, difficulty walking, frequent falls, and breathing problems. It is caused by genetic mutations affecting the dystrophin protein, which maintains muscle integrity. There is no cure, but treatment includes physical therapy, corticosteroids, mobility aids, and experimental gene therapy to slow disease progression.