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Myotonic Dystrophy - Coggle Diagram
Myotonic Dystrophy
What is it
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Most common form of muscular dystrophy that begins in adulthood, affecting about 1 in 8,000 people worldwide
Type 1 is the most common form in most countries as the occurrence of the types depends on ethnic background
Symptoms
Progressive muscle weakening and wasting beginning around age 20-30 in their legs, hands, neck, and face
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Treatment
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For weakness in the legs, braces can help lessen the symptoms
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Heredity
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There can be a period of 'anticipation' which is earlier in life where the gene is mutated but symptoms do not show until later in life
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Diagnosis
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Laboratory tests by electromyography measures the activity of the muscles reaction to the electrical shock to determine the patterns of the muscle
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