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Spinal Muscular Atrophy - Coggle Diagram
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
What is SMA?
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There are several subtypes that are based on the severity of the disorder and the age at which symptoms begin.
There are three types of SMA that affect children before the age of 1 year. Then there are two types of SMA, type IV and Finkel type, that occur in adulthood, usually after age 30.
Symptoms of adult-onset SMA are typically mild to moderate. Symptoms include muscle weakness, tremors, and twitching.
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Affects 1:6,000-10,000 people
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Treatment
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Children with milder forms of SMA will live much longer, but they may need extensive medical support.
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