Category: Muscular Dystrophy
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No More Steroids! Ayurvedic Alternatives for Muscular Dystrophy
Muscular dystrophy (MD) is a group of genetic illness that someone can inherit. For people with MD, the muscles continue to become weaker over time and as a result, they experience muscular tissue loss. Gene mutations affect the way proteins are used in building muscles causing MD. Men are more…
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From Herbs to Healing : Inside Ayurveda’s Dystrophy
Ayurveda is a traditional medical system that has its roots in India and has been practiced for over 3,000 years. It is well-known around the world for its holistic approach to health and well-being. Based on the idea that mental, physical, and spiritual balance leads to health and happiness, Ayurveda…
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Understanding Myopathy
A Brief Overview Myopathy, derived from the Greek words “Myo” for muscle and “pathy” for suffering, is a prevalent condition impacting millions globally. Let’s delve into its key aspects: Definition: Myopathy encompasses conditions affecting muscle fibers, leading to weakness and various symptoms. Causes: Factors contributing to myopathy range from genetic…
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Ignoring Muscular Dystrophy Is A Foolish Thing
Have you seen kids walking on their toes and even finding it difficult to run and jump? Do you know why they are unable to make movements? You would understand the cause of their unusual behavior only if you take him to an Orthopaedic Specialist. And, the doctor would let…
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Symptoms and causes of muscular dystrophy
Muscular Dystrophy,is the common name, for a group of diseases that cause weakness and loss of mass in the muscle structure. What happens is that, mutated or abnormal genes in the human body, hinder the production of proteins necessary for healthy muscle structure. They are of many types, most commonly…
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Treatment for muscular dystrophy in Vaidya Healthcare?
Muscular dystrophy (MD) is a disorder that causes progressive weakness and loss of muscle mass. After a while, this disorder limits the mobility of a person. This is a genetic disorder that can occur at any age. However, in most cases, this condition is diagnosed in childhood that is predominant in…
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Muscular Dystrophy/Myopathy
What is Muscular Dystrophy? Muscular diseases encompass many ailments that can impair the functioning of muscles. Muscular Dystrophy is the disease of the muscles. They are progressive disorders of the muscles where limb-girdle, facial and even the heart muscles can get affected and become frail and weak. Through this disease…
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Myopathy Treatment
Getting up, doing your morning routine, dressing, eating, walking down to class, or going to a movie with friends are not remarkable things. These are routine, normal things that need not be acknowledged or appreciated specifically. However, 23-year-old Thomas (name changed) is extremely thankful for being able to do all…
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Muscular Dystrophy
Dr. Kiran B Nair, CEO of Vaidya Healthcare in Perumbavoor, Kerala talks about muscular dystrophy (MD), a rare genetic condition that affects the muscles. The chromosomal aberration present on the X chromosome affects a protein called dystrophin that is necessary to maintain the muscle cells in our body. The changes in the…