Category: Myopathy
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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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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…